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

Introduction to the verb rattacher

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The English translation of rattacher is “to attach” and it is pronounced as “rah-tah-shay”.

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The language origin of rattacher can be traced back to the Old French word “ratacher” which means “to fix”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the action of connecting or linking one thing to another.

Examples of usage:

Je dois rattacher les fils électriques avant de les brancher. (I have to attach the electrical wires before plugging them in.)
Tu peux rattacher ta ceinture de sécurité maintenant. (You can fasten your seatbelt now.)
Nous allons rattacher notre tente à l’arbre pour la maintenir en place. (We are going to attach our tent to the tree to keep it in place.)

Rattacher – 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 rattacher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rattache	Je rattache mes chaussures.	I attach my shoes.
tu	rattaches	Tu rattaches les cordes.	You attach the ropes.
il	rattache	Il rattache les deux parties.	He attaches the two parts.
elle	rattache	Elle rattache les fils électriques.	She attaches the electrical wires.
on	rattache	On rattache l’ordinateur à l’écran.	We attach the computer to the screen.
nous	rattachons	Nous rattachons les documents ensemble.	We attach the documents together.
vous	rattachez	Vous rattachez les branches de l’arbre.	You attach the branches of the tree.
ils	rattachent	Ils rattachent les câbles au mur.	They attach the cables to the wall.
elles	rattachent	Elles rattachent les bretelles de leur sac.	They attach the straps of their bag.