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

Introduction to the verb regrossir

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The English translation of the French verb regrossir is “to gain weight” or “to put on weight.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ruh-groh-ssir.”

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Regrossir comes from the combination of the prefix “re-” meaning “again” and the verb “grossir” meaning “to gain weight.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe someone who has gained weight, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Examples:

J’ai arrêté de fumer et maintenant je commence à regrossir. (I quit smoking and now I’m starting to gain weight again.)
Elle a regrossi depuis son mariage. (She has gained weight since her wedding.)
Pour regrossir, il suffit de manger plus de calories chaque jour. (To gain weight, simply eat more calories each day.)

Regrossir – 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 regrossir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	regrossis	Je regrossis chaque jour.	I gain weight every day.
Tu	regrossis	Tu regrossis vite.	You gain weight quickly.
Il	regrossit	Il regrossit après les vacances.	He gains weight after vacation.
Elle	regrossit	Elle regrossit avec le stress.	She gains weight from stress.
On	regrossit	On regrossit facilement avec ce régime.	One gains weight easily with this diet.
Nous	regrossissons	Nous regrossissons ensemble.	We gain weight together.
Vous	regrossissez	Vous regrossissez trop vite.	You gain weight too quickly.
Ils	regrossissent	Ils regrossissent chaque hiver.	They gain weight every winter.
Elles	regrossissent	Elles regrossissent après les fêtes.	They (feminine) gain weight after the holidays.