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

Introduction to the verb réceptionner

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The English translation of réceptionner is “to receive” or “to take delivery of.” It is pronounced as “reh-sep-see-oh-nay.”

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Réceptionner comes from the French word “réception,” meaning reception or receipt. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of receiving or taking delivery of something, such as a package or a document.

Examples:

J’ai réceptionné le colis ce matin. (I received the package this morning.)
Le chauffeur doit réceptionner la marchandise à l’entrepôt. (The driver must take delivery of the goods at the warehouse.)
Il faut réceptionner les documents avant le 15 juin. (The documents must be received before June 15th.)

Réceptionner – 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 réceptionner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	réceptionne	Je réceptionne un colis.	I receive a package.
tu	réceptionnes	Tu réceptionnes les invités.	You receive the guests.
il	réceptionne	Il réceptionne la livraison.	He receives the delivery.
elle	réceptionne	Elle réceptionne les appels.	She receives the calls.
on	réceptionne	On réceptionne les marchandises.	We receive the goods.
nous	réceptionnons	Nous réceptionnons les commandes.	We receive the orders.
vous	réceptionnez	Vous réceptionnez les documents.	You receive the documents.
ils	réceptionnent	Ils réceptionnent les colis.	They receive the packages.
elles	réceptionnent	Elles réceptionnent les réservations.	They receive the reservations.