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

Introduction to the verb revoler

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There are a few possible translations of the verb “revoler” depending on the context, but the most common meaning is “to fly again” or “to take off again.” It is pronounced “ruh-voh-lay.”

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The origin of “revoler” comes from the French prefix “re-” meaning “again” and the verb “voler” meaning “to fly.” In everyday French, it is often used in the context of birds flying or objects being launched into the air.

Here are three examples of how “revoler” can be used:

Les oiseaux revolent toujours au printemps. (The birds always fly again in the spring.)
Après avoir fait une pause, l’avion a revolé vers sa destination finale. (After taking a break, the plane took off again towards its final destination.)
Les enfants ont revolé leur cerf-volant dans le parc. (The children flew their kite again in the park.)

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Revoler – 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 revoler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je revole	Je revole souvent dans mon jardin.	I fly often in my garden.
Tu	Tu revoles	Tu revoles toujours à la plage.	You always fly at the beach.
Il	Il revole	Il revole avec grâce dans le ciel.	He flies gracefully in the sky.
Elle	Elle revole	Elle revole avec légèreté dans les airs.	She flies lightly in the air.
On	On revole	On revole en liberté dans la nature.	We fly freely in nature.
Nous	Nous revolons	Nous revolons ensemble dans le parc.	We fly together in the park.
Vous	Vous revolez	Vous revolez avec assurance dans le ciel.	You fly confidently in the sky.
Ils	Ils revolent	Ils revolent au-dessus des montagnes.	They fly above the mountains.
Elles	Elles revolent	Elles revolent en formation dans le ciel.	They fly in formation in the sky.