French · Everyday Verbs
"to come back" in French: revenir
revenir
Note: home: rentrer
To come back in French is revenir. Present forms include je reviens, tu reviens, il/elle revient. Rentrer often means to go/come back home; revenir is come back more generally.
Shop errand
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How to pronounce revenir
Say it
ruh-vuh-NEER
/ʁəv.niʁ/
ruh-vuh-NEER. Reviens/revient sound like ruh-VYAN. Soft French r.
"to come back" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| revenir | to come back Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| je reviens / tu reviens | I come back / you come back Present. | Present. |
| on revient | we're coming back Group return. | Group return. |
| revenir de | to come back from Origin. | Origin. |
How to use revenir in real life
- 1Shop errand
J'achète du pain et je reviens.
I'll buy bread and come back.
Je reviens.
- 2After holiday
Elle revient de Lisbonne demain.
She's coming back from Lisbon tomorrow.
Revient de.
- 3Group plan
On revient vers vingt heures.
We're coming back around eight.
On revient.
Mistakes English speakers make with revenir
Incorrect: Je rentre de Rome demain (if you mean come back, not go home).
Correct: Je reviens de Rome demain.
Revenir for come back from a trip; rentrer leans homeward.
Incorrect: Je revenir ce soir.
Correct: Je reviens ce soir.
Conjugate: je reviens.
Good to know
Shopkeepers say Je reviens when stepping out for two minutes. Travel stories use revenir de plus the city.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a coworking desk briefly
ChatPal
Tu reviens vite ?
Are you coming back quickly?
You
Oui, je reviens dans dix minutes.
Yes, I'm coming back in ten minutes.
ChatPal
Je garde ta place.
I'll hold your spot.
You
Merci !
Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "to come back" in French
How do you say to come back in French?
Revenir.
Revenir vs rentrer?
Revenir = come back; rentrer often = return home.
What is je reviens?
I'm coming back.
How do you pronounce revenir?
ruh-vuh-NEER.
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