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

Introduction to the verb réseauter

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The English translation of réseauter is “to network”. The infinitive form is pronounced “ray-zoh-ter”.

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Réseauter comes from the French word “réseau” meaning “network”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of connecting with others for professional or social purposes.

Examples:

Je vais réseauter lors de la conférence pour rencontrer de nouveaux contacts. (I will network at the conference to meet new contacts.)
Il est important de réseauter pour trouver un nouvel emploi. (It is important to network in order to find a new job.)
Les entrepreneurs doivent constamment réseauter pour faire croître leur entreprise. (Entrepreneurs must constantly network to grow their business.)

Réseauter – 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 réseauter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	réseaute	Je réseaute avec mes amis.	I network with my friends.
tu	réseautes	Tu réseautes sur les réseaux sociaux.	You network on social media.
il	réseaute	Il réseaute pour trouver un emploi.	He networks to find a job.
elle	réseaute	Elle réseaute avec ses collègues.	She networks with her colleagues.
on	réseaute	On réseaute pour rester en contact.	We network to stay in touch.
nous	réseautons	Nous réseautons lors de notre événement annuel.	We network during our annual event.
vous	réseautez	Vous réseautez pour développer votre entreprise.	You network to grow your business.
ils	réseaute	Ils réseaute avec de nouveaux partenaires.	They network with new partners.
elles	réseaute	Elles réseaute pour échanger des idées.	They network to exchange ideas.