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

Introduction to the verb rehausser

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The English translation of the French verb rehausser is “to raise” or “to heighten”. It is pronounced “reh-oh-say”.

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The word rehausser comes from the French prefix “re-“, meaning “again” or “back”, and the verb “hausser”, meaning “to raise”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe physically raising or elevating something, or figuratively increasing or improving something.

Examples of rehausser in everyday French:

Je vais rehausser le niveau du tableau. (I am going to raise the level of the painting.)
Pour rehausser le goût de cette soupe, ajoutez un peu de sel. (To heighten the flavor of this soup, add a bit of salt.)
Nous devons rehausser notre productivité pour atteindre nos objectifs. (We need to increase our productivity to reach our goals.)

Rehausser – 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 rehausser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Rehausse	Je rehausse le gâteau.	I enhance the cake.
Tu	Rehausses	Tu rehausses ta tenue.	You enhance your outfit.
Il	Rehausse	Il rehausse l’édifice.	He enhances the building.
Elle	Rehausse	Elle rehausse la sauce.	She enhances the sauce.
On	Rehausse	On rehausse l’ambiance.	We enhance the atmosphere.
Nous	Rehaussos	Nous rehaussos nos performances.	We enhance our performances.
Vous	Rehaussez	Vous rehaussez vos compétences.	You enhance your skills.
Ils	Rehaussent	Ils rehaussent le niveau.	They enhance the level.
Elles	Rehaussent	Elles rehaussent leur maquillage.	They enhance their makeup.