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

Introduction to the verb maturer

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The English translation of the French verb maturer is “to mature.” It is pronounced as “ma-tu-rer” in its infinitive form.

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The word “maturer” comes from the Latin word “maturare” meaning “to ripen.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the process of something becoming fully developed or mature.

Examples:

Je laisse le fromage maturer pendant trois semaines avant de le manger. (I let the cheese mature for three weeks before eating it.)
Les fruits doivent maturer avant d’être cueillis pour obtenir leur plein goût. (Fruits need to mature before being picked to get their full flavor.)
Pour maturer un vin, il faut le laisser vieillir dans des fûts en bois. (To mature a wine, it needs to be aged in wooden barrels.)

Maturer – 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 maturer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	mûris	Je mûris des fruits chaque jour.	I ripen fruits every day.
tu	mûris	Tu mûris trop lentement.	You are maturing too slowly.
il	mûrit	Il mûrit son projet depuis des mois.	He is maturing his project for months.
elle	mûrit	Elle mûrit son idée depuis des années.	She is maturing her idea for years.
on	mûrit	On mûrit ensemble.	We are maturing together.
nous	murissons	Nous murissons en tant que personne.	We are maturing as a person.
vous	murissez	Vous murissez en tant que couple.	You are maturing as a couple.
ils	mûrissent	Ils mûrissent à leur propre rythme.	They are maturing at their own pace.
elles	mûrissent	Elles mûrissent ensemble depuis l’enfance.	They are maturing together since childhood.