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

Introduction to the verb recroiser

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The English translation of the French verb recroiser is “to cross again.” The infinitive form, recroiser, is pronounced “reh-kwah-zay.”

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The language origin of recroiser can be traced back to the Latin word “cruciare,” meaning “to cross.” In everyday French, recroiser is most often used to describe crossing a path or encountering someone or something again.

Examples:

Je vais recroiser mes amis au parc demain. (I will meet my friends again at the park tomorrow.)
Le chien a recroisé le chat dans le jardin. (The dog crossed paths with the cat again in the garden.)
Les deux rivières se recroisent plus loin dans la forêt. (The two rivers cross again further in the forest.)

Recroiser – 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 recroiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	recroise	Je recroise les informations.	I cross-check the information.
tu	recroises	Tu recroises tes cauchemars.	You relive your nightmares.
il	recroise	Il recroise sa route.	He crosses his path again.
elle	recroise	Elle recroise des amis d’enfance.	She reunites with childhood friends.
on	recroise	On recroise souvent les mêmes personnes.	We often come across the same people.
nous	recroisons	Nous recroisons nos doigts.	We cross our fingers again.
vous	recroisez	Vous recroisez votre ancien collègue.	You run into your former colleague.
ils	recroisent	Ils recroisent la route de leur ennemi.	They cross paths with their enemy.
elles	recroisent	Elles recroisent leur ex.	They run into their ex.