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

Introduction to the verb maroufler

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The English translation of the French verb maroufler is “to mount” or “to adhere.” The infinitive form is pronounced “mah-roo-flay.”

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Maroufler comes from the French word “maroufle,” meaning “thin fabric.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the process of mounting or adhering a thin material, such as paper or fabric, onto a flat surface.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

J’ai marouflé cette illustration sur du carton pour l’exposer. (I mounted this illustration on cardboard to display it.)
Il faut maroufler le tissu sur le mur avec de la colle. (We need to adhere the fabric to the wall with glue.)
Les artistes utilisent souvent la technique du marouflage pour créer des œuvres originales. (Artists often use the mounting technique to create original works.)

Maroufler – 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 maroufler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	maroufle	Je maroufle des images.	I am gluing images.
tu	maroufles	Tu maroufles des affiches.	You are gluing posters.
il	maroufle	Il maroufle un tableau.	He is gluing a painting.
elle	maroufle	Elle maroufle une fresque.	She is gluing a fresco.
on	maroufle	On maroufle des tissus.	We are gluing fabrics.
nous	marouflons	Nous marouflons un mur.	We are gluing a wall.
vous	marouflez	Vous marouflez un panneau.	You are gluing a panel.
ils	marouflent	Ils marouflent du papier peint.	They are gluing wallpaper.
elles	marouflent	Elles marouflent des magazines.	They are gluing magazines.