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

Introduction to the verb reverdir

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The English translation of the French verb reverdir is “to become green again” or “to regreen.” It is pronounced “ruh-vair-deer” in its infinitive form.

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Reverdir comes from the Latin word “reverdere,” meaning “to become green again.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the return of greenery or vegetation after a period of dryness or dormancy, such as in the spring or after a drought.

Examples:

Les arbres ont commencé à reverdir après les pluies abondantes de la semaine dernière. (The trees started to regreen after last week’s heavy rains.)
Après avoir été brûlée par le soleil, la pelouse a finalement reverdi après avoir été arrosée régulièrement. (After being burnt by the sun, the lawn finally turned green again after being regularly watered.)
Les vignes ont reverdi et sont maintenant prêtes pour la récolte de raisins. (The vineyards have become green again and are now ready for grape harvest.)

Reverdir – 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 reverdir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	reverdis	Je reverdis	I green
Tu	reverdis	Tu reverdis	You green
Il	reverdit	Il reverdit	He greens
Elle	reverdit	Elle reverdit	She greens
On	reverdit	On reverdit	One greens
Nous	reverdissons	Nous reverdissons	We green
Vous	reverdissez	Vous reverdissez	You green
Ils	reverdissent	Ils reverdissent	They green
Elles	reverdissent	Elles reverdissent	They green