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

Introduction to the verb reterser

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The English translation of the French verb reterser is “to overturn” or “to upset.” It is pronounced as “ruh-tehr-SAY.”

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The word reterser originates from the Old French word “retorser,” which means “to twist” or “to turn.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of flipping or turning something over, often implying a negative or chaotic event.

3 examples of its usage in French with their English translations are:

Je n’ai pas fait exprès de reterser la table en jouant avec le ballon. (I didn’t mean to flip over the table while playing with the ball.)
La crise économique a retersé la vie de nombreuses familles. (The economic crisis turned the lives of many families upside down.)
Le vent fort a retersé les poubelles dans la rue. (The strong wind overturned the trash cans in the street.)

Reterser – 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 reterser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	retourse	Je retourse le livre.	I flip the book.
tu	retorses	Tu retorses le papier.	You flip the paper.
il	retorse	Il retorse la carte.	He flips the card.
elle	retorse	Elle retorse la crêpe.	She flips the crepe.
on	retorse	On retorse le vêtement.	We flip the clothing.
nous	retorsons	Nous retorsons le steak.	We flip the steak.
vous	retorsez	Vous retorsez la page.	You flip the page.
ils	retorsent	Ils retorsent le burger.	They flip the burger.
elles	retorsent	Elles retorsent la crème.	They flip the cream.