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

Introduction to the verb resaler

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The English translation of the French verb resaler is “to resell.” It is pronounced as “ruh-zah-leh.”

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The language origin of resaler is from the French word “saler,” meaning “to salt.” The prefix “re-” is added to indicate the action of doing something again, in this case, selling again.

In everyday French, resaler is most often used to describe the act of selling something that has already been bought or sold before. It can also be used in a figurative sense to mean “to sell again at a higher price.”

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais resaler mes vieux livres pour gagner un peu d’argent. (I am going to resell my old books to make some money.)
Le magasin a resalé les vêtements d’occasion à des prix plus élevés. (The store resold the second-hand clothes at higher prices.)
Nous avons resalé notre maison avec succès. (We successfully resold our house.)

Resaler – 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 resaler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	resale	Je resale mes vêtements.	I resell my clothes.
tu	resales	Tu resales tes livres.	You resell your books.
il	resale	Il resale ses chaussures.	He resells his shoes.
elle	resale	Elle resale ses bijoux.	She resells her jewelry.
on	resale	On resale nos meubles.	We resell our furniture.
nous	revendons	Nous revendons nos objets.	We resell our objects.
vous	revendez	Vous revendez vos voitures.	You resell your cars.
ils	revendent	Ils revendent leurs téléphones.	They resell their phones.
elles	revendent	Elles revendent leurs produits.	They resell their products.