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

Introduction to the verb lutiner

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The English translation of the French verb lutiner is “to tease” or “to playfully bother.” It is pronounced as “loo-tee-neh” in the infinitive form.

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Lutiner comes from the Old French word “lute,” meaning “to play” or “to tease.” In everyday French, it is often used to describe playful or mischievous behavior, or to tease someone in a lighthearted manner.

Here are three simple examples of how lutiner is used in everyday French:

Arrête de me lutiner, je sais que tu veux manger le dernier morceau de gâteau. (Stop teasing me, I know you want to eat the last piece of cake.)
Mes frères aiment bien me lutiner en disant que je suis amoureux de ma voisine. (My brothers like to tease me by saying I’m in love with my neighbor.)
Elle adore lutiner son chat avec une plume. (She loves to playfully bother her cat with a feather.)

Lutiner – 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 lutiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	lutine	Je lutine	I tease
Tu	lutines	Tu lutines	You tease
Il	lutine	Il lutine	He teases
Elle	lutine	Elle lutine	She teases
On	lutine	On lutine	One teases
Nous	lutinons	Nous lutinons	We tease
Vous	lutinez	Vous lutinez	You tease
Ils	lutinent	Ils lutinent	They tease
Elles	lutinent	Elles lutinent	They tease