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

Introduction to the verb révolter

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The English translation of révolter is “to revolt”. It is pronounced “ray-vohl-tay”.

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Révolter comes from the French noun “révolte” meaning “revolt”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe a rebellion or uprising against a government or authority.

Examples of usage:

Les citoyens se sont révoltés contre les nouvelles lois fiscales. (The citizens revolted against the new tax laws.)
Les ouvriers se sont révoltés contre leurs conditions de travail. (The workers revolted against their working conditions.)
La jeunesse se révolte contre l’inaction du gouvernement face au changement climatique. (The youth are revolting against the government’s inaction towards climate change.)

Révolter – 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 révolter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	me révolte	Je me révolte contre l’injustice.	I revolt against injustice.
tu	te révoltes	Tu te révoltes contre l’autorité.	You revolt against authority.
il	se révolte	Il se révolte contre le système.	He revolts against the system.
elle	se révolte	Elle se révolte contre les inégalités.	She revolts against inequalities.
on	se révolte	On se révolte contre le gouvernement.	We revolt against the government.
nous	nous révoltons	Nous nous révoltons pour nos droits.	We revolt for our rights.
vous	vous révoltez	Vous vous révoltez contre la corruption.	You revolt against corruption.
ils	se révoltent	Ils se révoltent contre l’oppression.	They revolt against oppression.
elles	se révoltent	Elles se révoltent contre la discrimination.	They revolt against discrimination.