Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb rasseoir

Introduction to the verb rasseoir

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The English translation of the French verb rasseoir is “to sit down again.” It is pronounced as “rah-swaar” in its infinitive form.

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The language origin of rasseoir comes from the combination of the prefix “re-” meaning “again” and the verb “asseoir” meaning “to sit.” It is most often used in every day French to describe the action of sitting down again, either in the same place or after standing up.

Examples:

Je vais me rasseoir sur le canapé. (I am going to sit back down on the couch.)
Il faut que tu te rassesois pour voir par la fenêtre. (You need to sit back down to see out the window.)
Après avoir dansé, elle s’est rassise à sa place. (After dancing, she sat back down in her seat.)

Rasseoir – About the French Present Tense

The French present tense, also known as “le présent,” is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for actions that are habitual, general truths, or that will occur in the near future. It’s the most basic and common tense in French.

To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns For Le Present

1. Describing Actions in the Present: The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or at the moment of speaking. For example: “Je parle avec mon ami” (I am talking to my friend).

2. Expressing Habits and Routines: The present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. For example: “Je travaille tous les jours” (I work every day).

3. Stating General Truths: The present tense is used to express general truths or facts. For example: “La Terre tourne autour du soleil” (The Earth orbits around the sun).

4. Talking about Near Future: The present tense can be used to express future actions that are very imminent or part of a planned schedule. For example: “Je pars demain matin” (I am leaving tomorrow morning).

Interactions with Other Tenses

– Present vs. Future Tense: In some cases, the French present tense can be used to express the future when the context makes it clear that the action is imminent. However, for actions further in the future or less certain, the future tense is typically used.

– Present vs. Past Tenses: To describe actions that occurred in the past, you would use the past tenses like the passé composé (compound past) or the imparfait (imperfect). The choice between these past tenses depends on the specific aspect and circumstances of the past action.

– Present vs. Conditional Tense: The conditional tense is used to express actions that are dependent on a condition. If a condition is met, the action may happen. The present tense is used for actions in the present, while the conditional is used for hypothetical or future actions based on conditions.

– Present vs. Imperative: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. The present tense is used for general statements, and the imperative is used for direct orders or requests.

Understanding the French present tense and its interactions with other tenses is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, you cannot become proficient!

Table of the Present Tense Conjugation of rasseoir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me rassois	Je me rassois sur la chaise.	I sit back down on the chair.
Tu	te rassois	Tu te rassois à côté de moi.	You sit back down next to me.
Il	se rassoit	Il se rassoit après la pause.	He sits back down after the break.
Elle	se rassoit	Elle se rassoit en silence.	She sits back down in silence.
On	se rassoit	On se rassoit toujours ensemble.	We always sit back down together.
Nous	nous rassooyons	Nous nous rassooyons en cercle.	We sit back down in a circle.
Vous	vous rassooyez	Vous vous rassooyez à table.	You all sit back down at the table.
Ils	se rassoient	Ils se rassoient après le film.	They sit back down after the movie.
Elles	se rassoient	Elles se rassoient ensemble.	They (feminine) sit back down together.