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

Introduction to the verb réaléser

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The English translation of the French verb réaléser is “to ream.” It is pronounced “reh-ah-leh-zay.”

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The verb réaléser derives from the prefix “ré-” meaning “again” and the verb “aléser” meaning “to bore” or “to enlarge.” It is most often used in everyday French in the context of machinery or construction, referring to the process of enlarging or smoothing out a hole or cylinder.

Examples:

Nous devons réaléser ce trou pour qu’il soit assez grand pour le boulon. (We need to ream this hole so that it is big enough for the bolt.)
Le plombier a réalisé un forage pour installer la nouvelle conduite d’eau. (The plumber reamed a hole to install the new water pipe.)
Pour obtenir une meilleure précision, nous allons réaléser cette pièce. (To achieve better precision, we will ream this piece.)

Réaléser – 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 réaléser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	réalèse	Je réalèse le bois	I ream the wood
tu	réalèses	Tu réalèses le métal	You ream the metal
il	réalèse	Il réalèse le papier	He reams the paper
elle	réalèse	Elle réalèse le tissu	She reams the fabric
on	réalèse	On réalèse le plastique	We ream the plastic
nous	réalésons	Nous réalésons les cartons	We ream the cardboard
vous	réalésez	Vous réalésez les tubes	You ream the tubes
ils	réalèsent	Ils réalèsent les conduits	They ream the ducts
elles	réalèsent	Elles réalèsent les poutres	They ream the beams