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

Introduction to the verb réifier

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The English translation of the French verb réifier is “to reify.” It is pronounced “ray-ee-feeyay.”

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Réifier comes from the French noun “réification” which originated from the Latin word “res” meaning “thing” and the suffix “-ficare” meaning “to make.” In everyday French, réifier is used to describe the act of treating something abstract as if it were a concrete object. It can also refer to the process of giving concrete form to an idea or concept.

Examples:

En réifant ses craintes, elle a réussi à les surmonter. (By reifying her fears, she managed to overcome them.)
Le réalisme est souvent associé à une tendance à réifier les personnages. (Realism is often associated with a tendency to reify characters.)
La tendance à réifier les relations sociales peut avoir des conséquences négatives. (The tendency to reify social relations can have negative consequences.)

Réifier – 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 réifier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je réifie	Je réifie mes idées.	I reify my ideas.
tu	tu réifies	Tu réifies ton imagination.	You reify your imagination.
il	il réifie	Il réifie la société.	He reifies society.
elle	elle réifie	Elle réifie ses émotions.	She reifies her emotions.
on	on réifie	On réifie la réalité.	We reify reality.
nous	nous réifions	Nous réifions nos expériences.	We reify our experiences.
vous	vous réifiez	Vous réifiez vos croyances.	You reify your beliefs.
ils	ils réifient	Ils réifient les objets.	They reify objects.
elles	elles réifient	Elles réifient les concepts.	They reify concepts.