French Phrase
Je reviens.
Meaning
The phrase "Je reviens" means "I am coming back" or "I'll be right back". It is the present tense of the verb *revenir* (to return) and is used to indicate that the speaker will return shortly after leaving.
When to use
Use this expression when you are stepping away briefly—like leaving a room, a phone call, or a short break—and you want to assure the listener that you will return soon.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jereviens.
Subject pronoun "Je"
"Je" means "I" and is the standard first‑person singular subject pronoun in French.
Verb "revenir" (to return)
"Revenir" is a regular -ir verb in the present tense; its first‑person singular form is "reviens".
Present tense for near future
In French, the present tense can express an action that will happen shortly, similar to "I'm coming back" in English.
🗨In Conversation
Je reviens, j’ai juste besoin d’un verre d’eau.
I'll be right back, I just need a glass of water.
D’accord, prends ton temps.
Okay, take your time.
✕Common Mistakes
Je revient.
The verb must agree with the subject; use the first‑person singular form "reviens" not "revient".
Je reviens bientôt.
"Bientôt" already implies a future return, so pairing it with the present tense can sound odd; use "Je reviendrai bientôt" for a later return.
↔Alternatives
Je reviens tout de suite.
I'll be right back.
Je reviens dans un instant.
I'll be back in a moment.
Je reviens bientôt.
I'll be back soon.
Cultural Tip
In French, saying "Je reviens" is polite and informal. In a professional setting you might add a time estimate (e.g., "Je reviens dans cinq minutes") to be more precise. In casual conversation, a simple "Je reviens" is enough to signal a brief departure.