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

Introduction to the verb rebaiser

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The English translation of the French verb rebaiser is “to kiss again.” It is pronounced as “ruh-beh-zay.”

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The verb rebaiser comes from the prefix “re-” meaning “again” and the verb “baiser” meaning “to kiss.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of kissing someone again, either as a repetition or to make up for a previous kiss that may have been unsatisfactory.

Examples:

Je veux te rebaiser pour être sûr que tu sais vraiment m’embrasser. (I want to kiss you again to make sure you really know how to kiss me.)
Elle s’est approchée de moi pour me rebaiser sur la joue. (She came close to me to give me another kiss on the cheek.)
Après s’être disputés, ils se sont finalement réconciliés en se rebaisant avec passion. (After having an argument, they finally made up by passionately kissing each other again.)

Rebaiser – 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 rebaiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je rebaise	Je rebaise avec passion.	I kiss again with passion.
Tu	tu rebaises	Tu rebaises avec tendresse.	You kiss again with tenderness.
Il	il rebaise	Il rebaise avec fougue.	He kisses again with fervor.
Elle	elle rebaise	Elle rebaise avec douceur.	She kisses again with gentleness.
On	on rebaise	On rebaise avec amour.	One kisses again with love.
Nous	nous rebaisons	Nous rebaisons ensemble.	We kiss again together.
Vous	vous rebaisez	Vous rebaisez sans hésitation.	You kiss again without hesitation.
Ils	ils rebaisent	Ils rebaisent avec intensité.	They kiss again with intensity.
Elles	elles rebaisent	Elles rebaisent avec audace.	They kiss again with boldness.