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

Introduction to the verb rassir

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The English translation of the French verb rassir is “to firm up/to solidify”. The infinitive form of rassir is pronounced as “rah-seer”.

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The language origin of rassir can be traced back to the Latin word “residēre”, meaning “to settle down”. In everyday French, rassir is most often used to describe the process of something becoming firm or solid, whether it be a physical object or an abstract concept.

Here are three simple examples of rassir in everyday French:

La crème doit rassir au réfrigérateur avant d’être servie. (The cream needs to firm up in the refrigerator before being served.)
Les prix ont rassi après la période de soldes. (The prices have solidified after the sales period.)
Nous devons attendre que la pâte rassisse avant de l’étaler. (We need to wait for the dough to firm up before rolling it out.)

Rassir – 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 rassir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je rassis	Je me rassis sur mon lit.	I sit back down on my bed.
Tu	Tu rassis	Tu te rassis à côté de moi.	You sit back down next to me.
Il	Il rassit	Il rassit la chaise.	He sits the chair back down.
Elle	Elle rassit	Elle se rassit en face de moi.	She sits back down in front of me.
On	On rassit	On se rassit sur le canapé.	We sit back down on the couch.
Nous	Nous rassirons	Nous rassirons ensemble plus tard.	We will sit back down together later.
Vous	Vous rassissez	Vous vous rassissez sur les chaises.	You all sit back down on the chairs.
Ils	Ils rassissent	Ils se rassissent dans le parc.	They sit back down in the park.
Elles	Elles rassissent	Elles se rassissent près de la rivière.	They sit back down near the river.