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

Introduction to the verb réinscrire

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The English translation of the French verb réinscrire is “to re-enroll” or “to register again.” The infinitive form, réinscrire, is pronounced as “ray-ahn-skree-ruh.”

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Réinscrire is composed of the prefix “re-” which means “again” and the verb “inscrire” which means “to enroll” or “to register.” It is most often used in everyday French in the context of education, to refer to the act of enrolling or registering again for a course or program.

Here are three simple examples of its usage with their respective English translations:

Je dois réinscrire mes enfants à l’école pour la rentrée. (I have to re-enroll my children in school for the new school year.)
Après avoir abandonné l’université, elle a décidé de réinscrire pour reprendre ses études. (After dropping out of university, she decided to re-enroll to resume her studies.)
Les étudiants doivent réinscrire chaque année pour continuer leur cursus universitaire. (Students must register again every year to continue their university program.)

Réinscrire – 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 réinscrire

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	réinscris	Je réinscris	I re-enroll
tu	réinscris	Tu réinscris	You re-enroll
il	réinscrit	Il réinscrit	He re-enrolls
elle	réinscrit	Elle réinscrit	She re-enrolls
on	réinscrit	On réinscrit	One re-enrolls
nous	réinscrivons	Nous réinscrivons	We re-enroll
vous	réinscrivez	Vous réinscrivez	You re-enroll
ils	réinscrivent	Ils réinscrivent	They re-enroll
elles	réinscrivent	Elles réinscrivent	They re-enroll