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

Introduction to the verb réexpédier

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The English translation of the French verb réexpédier is “to forward” or “to redirect.” It is pronounced “ray-eks-peh-dyay.”

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The language origin of réexpédier comes from the French prefix “re,” meaning “again,” and the verb “expédier,” which means “to send” or “to dispatch.” It is most often used in everyday French in the context of sending or redirecting something to another location.

Examples:

Je dois réexpédier ce paquet à la poste demain. (I have to forward this package to the post office tomorrow.)
Elle a oublié sa carte d’embarquement, je vais la réexpédier par email. (She forgot her boarding pass, I will forward it to her by email.)
Il m’a demandé de réexpédier son courrier pendant son voyage. (He asked me to forward his mail during his trip.)

Réexpédier – 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 réexpédier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	réexpédie	Je réexpédie le colis.	I forward the package.
tu	réexpédies	Tu réexpédies le courrier.	You forward the mail.
il	réexpédie	Il réexpédie le document.	He forwards the document.
elle	réexpédie	Elle réexpédie le paquet.	She forwards the parcel.
on	réexpédie	On réexpédie la commande.	We forward the order.
nous	réexpédions	Nous réexpédions le colis.	We forward the package.
vous	réexpédiez	Vous réexpédiez le courrier.	You forward the mail.
ils	réexpédient	Ils réexpédient les documents.	They forward the documents.
elles	réexpédient	Elles réexpédient les paquets.	They forward the parcels.