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

Introduction to the verb matcher

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The English translation of the French verb matcher is “to match” and it is pronounced as “ma-shay”.

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The origin of the word “matcher” can be traced back to the Latin word “mactus” which means “to marry”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to refer to finding or creating a harmonious or complementary pair or combination. It can also be used in a more general sense to describe when two things or people fit or go well together.

Here are three simple examples of how “matcher” is used in everyday French:

Ces couleurs matcheront parfaitement dans notre salon. (These colors will match perfectly in our living room.)
Je cherche une robe qui matcherait avec ces chaussures. (I’m looking for a dress that would match with these shoes.)
Notre équipe a réussi à matcher son jeu avec celui de leurs adversaires. (Our team managed to match their game with that of their opponents.)

Matcher – 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 matcher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	matche	Je matche avec mes amis.	I match with my friends.
tu	matches	Tu matches bien avec moi.	You match well with me.
il	matche	Il matche contre son adversaire.	He matches against his opponent.
elle	matche	Elle matche avec élégance.	She matches with elegance.
on	matche	On matche tous ensemble.	We all match together.
nous	matchons	Nous matchons en équipe.	We match as a team.
vous	matchez	Vous matchez avec votre partenaire.	You match with your partner.
ils	matchent	Ils matchent pour le titre.	They match for the title.
elles	matchent	Elles matchent pour le plaisir.	They match for fun.