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

Introduction to the verb ressuer

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The English translation of the French verb ressuer is “to dry up” and it is pronounced “reh-swehr”.

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Ressuer comes from the Old French word “ressortir” which means “to come out again”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of drying or draining something, such as clothes or a wet surface. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation where something is disappearing or fading away.

Examples:

Je vais ressuer mes vêtements avant de les mettre dans le sèche-linge. (I will dry up my clothes before putting them in the dryer.)
Il faut ressuer le sol après la pluie pour éviter les glissades. (The floor needs to be dried after the rain to prevent slipping.)
Les larmes ont finalement ressué sur son visage, signe de son soulagement. (Tears finally dried up on her face, a sign of her relief.)

Ressuer – 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 ressuer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	ressue	Je ressue une lettre.	I receive a letter.
tu	ressues	Tu ressues un cadeau.	You receive a present.
il	ressue	Il ressue un appel.	He receives a call.
elle	ressue	Elle ressue une nouvelle voiture.	She receives a new car.
on	ressue	On ressue une invitation.	We receive an invitation.
nous	ressuons	Nous ressuons des compliments.	We receive compliments.
vous	ressuez	Vous ressuez un paquet.	You receive a package.
ils	ressuent	Ils ressuent de l’argent.	They receive money.
elles	ressuent	Elles ressuent leur diplôme.	They receive their diploma.