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

Introduction to the verb recruter

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The English translation of the French verb recruter is “to recruit.” It is pronounced as “reh-kroo-teh.”

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The verb recruter comes from the French word “recrue,” which means “newly recruited person.” It is often used in everyday French to refer to the process of finding and hiring new employees or members for a job, organization, or cause.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Notre entreprise est en train de recruter de nouveaux talents pour renforcer notre équipe. (Our company is recruiting new talents to strengthen our team.)
La police a recruté des volontaires pour aider à la recherche de la personne disparue. (The police recruited volunteers to assist in the search for the missing person.)
Le parti politique a recruté des bénévoles pour faire du porte-à-porte pendant la campagne électorale. (The political party recruited volunteers to go door-to-door during the election campaign.)

Recruter – 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 recruter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	recrute	Je recrute des nouveaux employés.	I am recruiting new employees.
tu	recrutes	Tu recrutes des candidats qualifiés.	You are recruiting qualified candidates.
il	recrute	Il recrute pour cette entreprise depuis 10 ans.	He has been recruiting for this company for 10 years.
elle	recrute	Elle recrute pour un poste de direction.	She is recruiting for a management position.
on	recrute	On recrute des volontaires pour le projet.	We are recruiting volunteers for the project.
nous	recrutons	Nous recrutons de nouveaux talents.	We are recruiting new talents.
vous	recrutez	Vous recrutez pour votre propre entreprise.	You are recruiting for your own company.
ils	recrutent	Ils recrutent pour plusieurs postes.	They are recruiting for multiple positions.
elles	recrutent	Elles recrutent pour des postes à l’étranger.	They are recruiting for positions abroad.