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

Introduction to the verb mamelonner

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The English translation of the French verb mamelonner is “to nipple”, pronounced as “mah-meh-loh-nay”.

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Mamelonner comes from the French noun “mamelon”, which means “nipple”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of suckling or nursing at the breast, both for humans and animals.

Examples:

Ma fille arrête de mamelonner, elle est trop grande maintenant. (My daughter stopped nursing, she’s too big now.)
Les bébés tigres mamelonnent pendant environ 3 mois avant de commencer à manger de la viande. (Tiger cubs nurse for about 3 months before starting to eat meat.)
Le chaton a passé toute la nuit à mamelonner sa mère. (The kitten spent the whole night suckling on its mother.)

Mamelonner – 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 mamelonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	mamelonne	Je mamelonne le gâteau.	I am frosting the cake.
Tu	mamelonnes	Tu mamelonnes le bébé.	You are breastfeeding the baby.
Il	mamelonne	Il mamelonne la bouteille.	He is suckling the bottle.
Elle	mamelonne	Elle mamelonne son bébé.	She is nursing her baby.
On	mamelonne	On mamelonne de l’eau.	We are sipping water.
Nous	mamelonnons	Nous mamelonnons nos tasses de thé.	We are sipping our cups of tea.
Vous	mamelonnez	Vous mamelonnez du lait.	You are nursing milk.
Ils	mamelonnent	Ils mamelonnent leur enfant.	They are nursing their child.
Elles	mamelonnent	Elles mamelonnent leurs bébés.	They are nursing their babies.