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

Introduction to the verb réexaminer

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The English translation of the French verb réexaminer is “to reexamine.” It is pronounced “ray-egz-ah-mee-nay.”

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Réexaminer comes from the French prefix re- meaning “again” and the verb examiner meaning “to examine.” It is often used in everyday French to indicate the act of reviewing or reconsidering something that has already been examined.

Examples:

Je vais réexaminer mes notes avant l’examen demain. (I am going to reexamine my notes before the exam tomorrow.)
Le comité va réexaminer les candidatures pour le poste. (The committee will reexamine the applications for the position.)
Il est important de réexaminer régulièrement ses priorités dans la vie. (It is important to regularly reexamine one’s priorities in life.)

Réexaminer – 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 réexaminer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	réexamine	Je réexamine mes notes.	I review my notes.
Tu	réexamines	Tu réexamines la situation.	You reevaluate the situation.
Il	réexamine	Il réexamine ses choix.	He reexamines his choices.
Elle	réexamine	Elle réexamine les preuves.	She reexamines the evidence.
On	réexamine	On réexamine la question.	We reconsider the question.
Nous	réexaminons	Nous réexaminons la proposition.	We reexamine the proposal.
Vous	réexaminez	Vous réexaminez vos décisions.	You (plural) review your decisions.
Ils	réexaminent	Ils réexaminent l’affaire.	They reexamine the case.
Elles	réexaminent	Elles réexaminent leurs options.	They (feminine) reconsider their options.