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

Introduction to the verb réjouir

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The English translation of the French verb réjouir is “to rejoice.” It is pronounced “ray-zhoo-eer.”

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Réjouir comes from the Latin word “gaudere,” meaning “to rejoice.” In everyday French, it is most often used to express joy, happiness, or satisfaction.

Examples:

Je me réjouis de te revoir après si longtemps. (I am excited to see you again after such a long time.)
Cette nouvelle me réjouit énormément. (This news brings me great joy.)
Nous nous réjouissons de l’arrivée de l’été. (We are looking forward to the arrival of summer.)

Réjouir – 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 réjouir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je réjouis	Je me réjouis chaque jour.	I rejoice every day.
Tu	tu réjouis	Tu te réjouis de cette nouvelle.	You rejoice at this news.
Il	il réjouit	Il réjouit son équipe.	He cheers up his team.
Elle	elle réjouit	Elle réjouit ses amis avec ses talents de cuisine.	She delights her friends with her cooking skills.
On	on réjouit	On se réjouit du beau temps.	We are happy about the nice weather.
Nous	nous réjouissons	Nous nous réjouissons de la victoire de notre équipe.	We are rejoicing in our team’s victory.
Vous	vous réjouissez	Vous vous réjouissez de ma présence ?	Are you happy to see me?
Ils	ils réjouissent	Ils réjouissent leur famille avec leurs blagues.	They cheer up their family with their jokes.
Elles	elles réjouissent	Elles se réjouissent de leurs vacances prochaines.	They are looking forward to their upcoming vacation.