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

Introduction to the verb repercer

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The English translation of the French verb repercer is “to re-pierce.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ruh-pehr-seh.”

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The word repercer comes from the Latin word “repercutere,” meaning “to strike back.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to piercing something again, either literally (with a needle or other sharp object) or figuratively (such as re-opening a wound).

Examples of usage:

Je dois repercer mes oreilles car j’ai perdu une boucle d’oreille. (I have to re-pierce my ears because I lost an earring.)
Le médecin a décidé de repercer l’abcès pour permettre au pus de s’échapper. (The doctor decided to re-pierce the abscess to allow the pus to drain.)
Elle a dû repercer le trou dans son jean car il était trop petit. (She had to re-pierce the hole in her jeans because it was too small.)

Repercer – 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 repercer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je reperce	Je reperce le mur.	I am re-drilling the wall.
Tu	tu reperces	Tu reperces les trous.	You are re-boring the holes.
Il	il reperce	Il reperce la planche.	He is re-piercing the plank.
Elle	elle reperce	Elle reperce ses oreilles.	She is re-piercing her ears.
On	on reperce	On reperce la boîte.	We are re-drilling the box.
Nous	nous reperçons	Nous reperçons les portes.	We are re-boring the doors.
Vous	vous repecez	Vous repecez le tissu.	You are re-piercing the fabric.
Ils	ils repercent	Ils repercent les pneus.	They are re-drilling the tires.
Elles	elles repercent	Elles repercent leurs bijoux.	They are re-piercing their jewelry.