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

Introduction to the verb revirer

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The English translation of the French verb revirer is “to turn around” or “to change direction.” It is pronounced “ruh-vee-reh.”

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The language origin of revirer is from the French word “virer,” which means “to turn” or “to veer.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe a change in direction or course.

Examples:

Je vais revirer ma voiture pour aller dans l’autre direction. (I’m going to turn my car around to go in the other direction.)
Il a reviré son opinion après avoir entendu les arguments de son ami. (He changed his opinion after hearing his friend’s arguments.)
Les vents violents ont forcé le bateau à revirer pour éviter la tempête. (The strong winds forced the boat to change course to avoid the storm.)

Revirer – 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 revirer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je revire	Je revire ma décision.	I change my mind.
Tu	tu revires	Tu revires souvent.	You change often.
Il	il revire	Il revire sa veste.	He changes his mind.
Elle	elle revire	Elle revire facilement.	She changes easily.
On	on revire	On revire souvent en politique.	People often change in politics.
Nous	nous revirons	Nous revirons demain.	We will change tomorrow.
Vous	vous revirez	Vous revirez votre jugement.	You will change your decision.
Ils	ils revirent	Ils revirent leur position.	They changed their position.
Elles	elles revirent	Elles revirent leur opinion.	They changed their mind.