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

Introduction to the verb rebondir

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The English translation of rebondir is “to bounce back.” It is pronounced “ruh-bawn-deer.”

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Rebondir comes from the French word “rebond,” meaning “bounce,” and the suffix “-ir,” which is used to form verbs. In everyday French, rebondir is most often used to describe the action of recovering or rebounding from a difficult situation.

Examples:

Il a perdu son emploi, mais il a rebondi et a trouvé un nouveau travail. (He lost his job, but he bounced back and found a new job.)
Après avoir échoué à son examen, elle a su rebondir et a obtenu son diplôme l’année suivante. (After failing her exam, she was able to bounce back and received her degree the following year.)
L’équipe de football a subi une défaite humiliante, mais elle a rebondi le match suivant en remportant une victoire écrasante. (The football team suffered a humiliating loss, but they bounced back the next game by winning a crushing victory.)

Rebondir – 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 rebondir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rebondis	Je rebondis après chaque chute.	I bounce back after every fall.
tu	rebondis	Tu rebondis très vite !	You bounce back very quickly!
il	rebondit	Il rebondit avec élégance.	He bounces back gracefully.
elle	rebondit	Elle rebondit sur ses pieds.	She bounces back on her feet.
on	rebondit	On rebondit souvent après un échec.	We often bounce back after a failure.
nous	rebondissons	Nous rebondissons ensemble.	We bounce back together.
vous	rebondissez	Vous rebondissez facilement.	You bounce back easily.
ils	rebondissent	Ils rebondissent avec vigueur.	They bounce back with vigor.
elles	rebondissent	Elles rebondissent joyeusement.	They bounce back joyfully.