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

Introduction to the verb relancer

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The English translation of the French verb relancer is “to restart” or “to revive.” It is pronounced as “reh-lahn-seh.”

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The word relancer has its origins in the Latin word “religare,” meaning “to tie back” or “to reconnect.” In modern French, it is most often used in everyday language to refer to restarting or reviving something, whether it is a conversation, a project, or a game.

Three examples of its usage, along with their English translations, are:

Je vais relancer mon ordinateur pour voir si cela résout le problème. (I am going to restart my computer to see if it solves the problem.)
On devrait relancer les négociations pour trouver un accord. (We should revive the negotiations to find an agreement.)
L’entraîneur a décidé de relancer le joueur blessé pour le prochain match. (The coach has decided to put the injured player back in the game for the next match.)

Relancer – 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 relancer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	relance	Je relance le projet.	I am relaunching the project.
tu	relances	Tu relances toujours les mêmes sujets.	You always bring up the same topics.
il	relance	Il relance la discussion.	He is restarting the discussion.
elle	relance	Elle relance sa carrière.	She is relaunching her career.
on	relance	On relance le débat.	We are restarting the debate.
nous	relançons	Nous relançons l’économie du pays.	We are relaunching the country’s economy.
vous	relancez	Vous relancez le jeu ?	Are you restarting the game?
ils	relancent	Ils relancent l’entreprise familiale.	They are relaunching the family business.
elles	relancent	Elles relancent le mouvement.	They are restarting the movement.