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

Introduction to the verb resservir

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The English translation of the French verb resservir is “to serve again.” It is pronounced “ruh-sir-veer.”

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The language origin of resservir comes from the Latin word “servire,” meaning “to serve.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of serving food or drinks at a meal, such as asking for a second serving of a dish.

Example 1: “Est-ce que je peux vous resservir du vin?” – “Can I serve you more wine?”
Example 2: “Il est poli de se resservir seulement après que tout le monde ait été servi.” – “It is polite to help yourself only after everyone has been served.”
Example 3: “Elle a adoré le plat et s’est resservie une deuxième fois.” – “She loved the dish and served herself a second helping.”

Resservir – 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 resservir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je ressers	Je ressers du vin.	I serve some wine.
tu	tu ressers	Tu ressers les assiettes.	You serve the plates.
il	il ressert	Il ressert de la soupe.	He serves some soup.
elle	elle ressert	Elle ressert le dessert.	She serves the dessert.
on	on ressert	On ressert du pain.	We serve some bread.
nous	nous resservons	Nous resservons les verres.	We serve the glasses again.
vous	vous resservez	Vous resservez du café.	You serve some coffee again.
ils	ils resservent	Ils resservent le plat.	They serve the dish again.
elles	elles resservent	Elles resservent de l’eau.	They serve some water again.