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

Introduction to the verb mangeotter

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The English translation of mangeotter is “to pick at” or “to nibble on.” It is pronounced as “mahn-zhuh-tay.”

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The word mangeotter originated from the French word “mangeoter,” which comes from “manger” meaning “to eat” and the suffix “-oter” which is used to denote repeated or prolonged action. It is most often used in everyday French to describe small, repeated actions such as picking at food or nibbling on something.

3 examples of its usage are:

Arrête de mangeotter tes ongles ! – “Stop picking at your nails!”
Les enfants adorent mangeotter des petits biscuits. – “Kids love to nibble on little cookies.”
Mon chat aime bien mangeotter ses croquettes toute la journée. – “My cat enjoys nibbling on his kibble all day long.”

Mangeotter – 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 mangeotter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	mangeotte	Je mangeotte souvent.	I often nibble.
tu	mangeottes	Tu mangeottes trop.	You nibble too much.
il	mangeotte	Il mangeotte en silence.	He nibbles in silence.
elle	mangeotte	Elle mangeotte de temps en temps.	She nibbles from time to time.
on	mangeotte	On mangeotte sans réfléchir.	We nibble without thinking.
nous	mangeottons	Nous mangeottons ensemble.	We nibble together.
vous	mangeottez	Vous mangeottez avec élégance.	You nibble elegantly.
ils	mangeottent	Ils mangeottent en regardant la télé.	They nibble while watching TV.
elles	mangeottent	Elles mangeottent en discutant.	They nibble while chatting.