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

Introduction to the verb recaser

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The English translation of the French verb recaser is “to rehouse” or “to resettle”. Its infinitive form is pronounced “ruh-kah-zay”.

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The word recaser is derived from the French prefix “re-” (meaning “again” or “back”) and the verb “caser” (meaning “to house” or “to accommodate”). In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the act of finding new housing or accommodation for someone or something, usually after a period of displacement or instability.

Examples:

Il faut recaser tous les réfugiés avant l’hiver. (All the refugees need to be resettled before winter.)
L’école a dû recaser les élèves dans d’autres classes suite à des travaux de rénovation. (The school had to rehouse the students in other classes due to renovation work.)
Nous avons enfin trouvé un moyen de recaser nos affaires dans notre petit appartement. (We finally found a way to fit our belongings into our small apartment.)

Recaser – 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 recaser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	recase	Je recase mes affaires.	I rearrange my things.
Tu	recases	Tu recases ton bureau.	You rearrange your desk.
Il	recase	Il recase ses livres.	He rearranges his books.
Elle	recase	Elle recase sa valise.	She rearranges her suitcase.
On	recase	On recase la table.	We rearrange the table.
Nous	recasons	Nous recasons les meubles.	We rearrange the furniture.
Vous	recasez	Vous recasez vos affaires.	You rearrange your things.
Ils	recasent	Ils recasent leur chambre.	They rearrange their room.
Elles	recasent	Elles recasent leurs vêtements.	They rearrange their clothes.