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

Introduction to the verb gâtifier

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The English translation of the French verb gâtifier is “to spoil” or “to pamper.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “gah-tee-fee-ay.”

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The origin of the word gâtifier can be traced back to the Latin word “cattus,” meaning cat. In Old French, the word “gât” referred to a small cat or kitten. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to indicate something small and cute, and eventually it came to mean “to spoil” or “to pamper.”

In everyday French, gâtifier is often used to describe someone who is being overly indulgent or spoiling someone in a harmful way. It can also refer to pampering a loved one or giving in to their every whim.

Three examples of gâtifier in everyday French are:

Ma mère adore gâtifier mes enfants avec des cadeaux et des sucreries. (My mother loves to spoil my children with gifts and sweets.)
Mon mari a décidé de gâtifier notre chat en lui achetant un arbre à chat de luxe. (My husband has decided to pamper our cat by buying him a luxury cat tree.)
Ne te laisse pas gâtifier par ton fils, il doit apprendre à faire des tâches ménagères comme tout le monde. (Don’t let your son spoil you, he needs to learn to do household chores like everyone else.)

Gâtifier – 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 gâtifier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	gâtifie	Je gâtifie	I make a mess
tu	gâtifies	Tu gâtifies	You make a mess
il	gâtifie	Il gâtifie	He makes a mess
elle	gâtifie	Elle gâtifie	She makes a mess
on	gâtifie	On gâtifie	We make a mess
nous	gâtifions	Nous gâtifions	We make a mess
vous	gâtifiez	Vous gâtifiez	You make a mess
ils	gâtifient	Ils gâtifient	They make a mess
elles	gâtifient	Elles gâtifient	They make a mess