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

Introduction to the verb reconstituer

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The English translation of the French verb reconstituer is “to reconstitute.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ruh-kohn-stee-too-ay.”

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The language origin of reconstituer comes from the Latin word “constituere,” meaning “to set up, establish.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of rebuilding, reconstructing or restoring something to its original state.

Example 1: Je dois reconstituer le gâteau après l’avoir coupé en morceaux. (I have to reconstitute the cake after cutting it into pieces.)

Example 2: Il faut reconstituer l’équipe de football après plusieurs départs de joueurs. (We need to reconstitute the football team after several players left.)

Example 3: Les archéologues doivent reconstituer l’ancienne ville à partir des ruines. (The archaeologists must reconstitute the ancient city from the ruins.)

Reconstituer – 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 reconstituer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	reconstitue	Je reconstitue tous les ingrédients.	I reconstitute all the ingredients.
Tu	reconstitues	Tu reconstitues le bouillon.	You reconstitute the broth.
Il	reconstitue	Il reconstitue les poudres.	He reconstitutes the powders.
Elle	reconstitue	Elle reconstitue la sauce.	She reconstitutes the sauce.
On	reconstitue	On reconstitue les réserves.	We reconstitute the supplies.
Nous	reconstituons	Nous reconstituons l’équipe.	We reconstitute the team.
Vous	reconstituez	Vous reconstituez le document.	You reconstitute the document.
Ils	reconstituent	Ils reconstituent les liens.	They reconstitute the ties.
Elles	reconstituent	Elles reconstituent le plat.	They reconstitute the dish.