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

Introduction to the verb reconvertir

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The English translation of the French verb reconvertir is “to convert back/to reconvert.” It is pronounced “ruh-kon-ver-teer.”

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Reconvertir comes from the Latin prefix “re-” meaning “again” and the French verb “convertir” meaning “to convert.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the process of changing something back to its original state or purpose.

Examples:

J’ai reconverti ma chambre d’amis en bureau. (I converted my guest room back into an office.)
Il a décidé de reconvertir sa carrière professionnelle. (He decided to convert his career back into something else.)
L’association veut reconvertir l’ancienne usine en musée. (The association wants to convert the old factory back into a museum.)

Reconvertir – 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 reconvertir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	reconvertis	Je reconvertis mon passeport.	I renew my passport.
tu	reconvertis	Tu reconvertis ta vie professionnelle.	You convert your professional life.
il	reconvertit	Il reconvertit son entreprise.	He converts his company.
elle	reconvertit	Elle reconvertit ses compétences.	She converts her skills.
on	reconvertit	On reconvertit nos habitudes.	We convert our habits.
nous	reconvertissons	Nous reconvertissons notre économie.	We convert our economy.
vous	reconvertissez	Vous reconvertissez vos idées.	You convert your ideas.
ils	reconvertissent	Ils reconvertissent leur stratégie.	They convert their strategy.
elles	reconvertissent	Elles reconvertissent leur mode de vie.	They convert their lifestyle.