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

Introduction to the verb jumeler

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The English translation of the French verb jumeler is “to pair” or “to match.” It is pronounced as “zhu-muh-lay.”

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The origin of jumeler can be traced back to the Latin word “junctus,” meaning “joined” or “connected.” In modern French, it is most commonly used to refer to pairing or matching two related things together.

Examples of jumeler in everyday French include:

Nous devons jumeler les élèves en binômes pour le projet de groupe. (We need to pair the students in groups of two for the group project.)
Les chaussures que tu as choisies ne sont pas jumelées, il faudrait prendre deux de la même taille. (The shoes you picked are not a pair, you should take two of the same size.)
Les vins rouges se jumellent bien avec les viandes rouges. (Red wines pair well with red meats.)

Jumeler – 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 jumeler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	jumèle	Je jumèle avec ma sœur.	I twin with my sister.
Tu	jumèles	Tu jumèles avec ton frère.	You twin with your brother.
Il	jumèle	Il jumèle avec son voisin.	He twins with his neighbor.
Elle	jumèle	Elle jumèle avec sa meilleure amie.	She twins with her best friend.
On	jumèle	On jumèle avec toute la classe.	We twin with the whole class.
Nous	jumelons	Nous jumelons avec nos cousins.	We twin with our cousins.
Vous	jumelez	Vous jumelez avec vos collègues.	You twin with your colleagues.
Ils	jumellent	Ils jumellent avec leurs cousins.	They twin with their cousins.
Elles	jumellent	Elles jumellent avec leurs amies.	They twin with their friends.