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

Introduction to the verb reparaître

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The English translation of the French verb reparaître is “to reappear” or “to show up again.” It is pronounced as “ruh-pa-ruh-truh” in French.

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The word reparaître comes from the Old French term reparoistre, which is a combination of the Latin prefix re- (meaning “again”) and the verb paroistre (meaning “to appear”). It is most often used in everyday French to describe something or someone that has reappeared or returned after being absent or hidden for a period of time.

Examples:

Il va finalement reparaître après des années d’absence. (He will finally reappear after years of absence.)
La lune a commencé à reparaître derrière les nuages. (The moon started to reappear behind the clouds.)
Après avoir été perdu, son collier a soudainement reparu sur le sol. (After being lost, her necklace suddenly reappeared on the ground.)

Reparaître – 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 reparaître

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	réapparais	Je réapparais.	I reappear.
tu	réapparais	Tu réapparais.	You reappear.
il	réapparaît	Il réapparaît.	He reappears.
elle	réapparaît	Elle réapparaît.	She reappears.
on	réapparaît	On réapparaît.	One reappears.
nous	réapparaissons	Nous réapparaissons.	We reappear.
vous	réapparaissez	Vous réapparaissez.	You reappear.
ils	réapparaissent	Ils réapparaissent.	They reappear.
elles	réapparaissent	Elles réapparaissent.	They reappear.