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

Introduction to the verb réactiver

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The English translation of the French verb réactiver is “to reactivate.” It is pronounced “ray-ak-tee-vay.”

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Réactiver comes from the French word “réactif,” meaning reactive, and the suffix “-er,” which is used to form infinitive verbs. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of bringing something back into use or operation after it has been inactive or dormant.

Examples of its usage include:

Nous devons réactiver notre plan de secours en cas d’urgence. (We need to reactivate our emergency plan.)
Les autorités ont décidé de réactiver la loi sur les taxes. (The authorities have decided to reactivate the tax law.)
J’ai dû réactiver mon compte en ligne pour accéder à mes informations bancaires. (I had to reactivate my online account to access my banking information.)

Réactiver – 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 réactiver

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je réactive	Je réactive mon compte	I reactivate my account
Tu	Tu réactives	Tu réactives l’alarme	You reactivate the alarm
Il	Il réactive	Il réactive le système	He reactivates the system
Elle	Elle réactive	Elle réactive le projet	She reactivates the project
On	On réactive	On réactive les fonctions	We reactivate the functions
Nous	Nous réactivons	Nous réactivons les services	We reactivate the services
Vous	Vous réactivez	Vous réactivez le compte	You reactivate the account
Ils	Ils réactivent	Ils réactivent le programme	They reactivate the program
Elles	Elles réactivent	Elles réactivent le réseau	They reactivate the network