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

Introduction to the verb réimporter

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The English translation of the French verb réimporter is “to reimport”. The infinitive form of réimporter is pronounced “RAY-ee-m-por-TAY”.

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Réimporter is derived from the French words “ré” (again) and “importer” (to import). It is primarily used in situations where something was previously imported and is now being brought back into the country or market.

J’ai dû réimporter ces produits car ils n’étaient pas disponibles localement. (I had to reimport these products because they were not available locally.)
L’entreprise a décidé de réimporter certains de ses produits pour répondre à la demande du marché étranger. (The company has decided to reimport some of its products to meet demand in the foreign market.)
Les antiquités ont été réimportées en France après avoir été vendues à l’étranger. (The antiques were reimported to France after being sold abroad.)

Réimporter – 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 réimporter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je réimporte	Je réimporte mes affaires en France.	I reimport my belongings to France.
Tu	Tu réimportes	Tu réimportes des produits étrangers.	You reimport foreign products.
Il	Il réimporte	Il réimporte des marchandises de l’étranger.	He reimports goods from abroad.
Elle	Elle réimporte	Elle réimporte des biens pour son entreprise.	She reimports goods for her business.
On	On réimporte	On réimporte des marchandises pour le marché local.	We reimport goods for the local market.
Nous	Nous réimportons	Nous réimportons des produits pour notre entreprise.	We reimport products for our company.
Vous	Vous réimportez	Vous réimportez des articles pour votre magasin.	You reimport articles for your store.
Ils	Ils réimportent	Ils réimportent des produits en provenance de Chine.	They reimport products from China.
Elles	Elles réimportent	Elles réimportent des marchandises de différents pays.	They reimport goods from different countries.