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

Introduction to the verb recracher

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The English translation of the French verb recracher is “to spit out.” The infinitive form of recracher is pronounced “ruh-krah-SHAY.”

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Recracher is derived from the French word “cracher,” meaning “to spit.” It is most often used in everyday French conversation as a more forceful or deliberate way of saying “to spit out.” It can also be used figuratively to mean “to reject” or “to refuse.”

Examples:

Je n’aime pas ce vin, je vais le recracher. (I don’t like this wine, I’m going to spit it out.)
Le bébé a recraché sa purée sur le sol. (The baby spat out their puree on the floor.)
Il a recraché ses mensonges et a avoué la vérité. (He rejected his lies and confessed the truth.)

Recracher – 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 recracher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je recrache	Je recrache mon chewing-gum.	I spit out my chewing gum.
Tu	Tu recraches	Tu recraches ta boisson ?	Are you spitting out your drink?
Il	Il recrache	Il recrache ses aliments non comestibles.	He spits out his inedible food.
Elle	Elle recrache	Elle recrache l’eau qu’elle vient de boire.	She spits out the water she just drank.
On	On recrache	On recrache souvent en mangeant des fruits secs.	People often spit out when eating dry fruits.
Nous	Nous recrachons	Nous recrachons le vin que nous n’aimons pas.	We spit out the wine we don’t like.
Vous	Vous recrachez	Vous recrachez souvent en faisant du sport ?	Do you often spit out while exercising?
Ils	Ils recrachent	Ils recrachent les pépins de raisin.	They spit out the grape seeds.
Elles	Elles recrachent	Elles recrachent les noyaux des cerises.	They spit out the cherry pits.