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

Introduction to the verb méjuger

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The English translation of the French verb méjuger is “to misjudge.” It is pronounced “may-zhoo-zhay” in its infinitive form.

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The origin of méjuger can be traced back to the Latin word “judicare,” meaning “to judge,” which evolved into the Old French word “juger” and eventually became “méjuger” in modern French.

In everyday French, méjuger is most often used when someone’s perception or opinion about something or someone is incorrect or unfair. It can also refer to making a hasty or incorrect judgment about a situation.

1) Elle a méjugé la situation et a pris la mauvaise décision. (She misjudged the situation and made the wrong decision.)
2) Ne méjugez pas les gens sur leur apparence. (Don’t judge people based on their appearance.)
3) J’ai méjugé ses intentions et je m’en excuse. (I misjudged his intentions and I apologize for it.)

Méjuger – 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 méjuger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	méjuge	Je méjuge mes compétences.	I misjudge my abilities.
tu	méjuges	Tu méjuges souvent les autres.	You often misjudge others.
il	méjuge	Il méjuge sa valeur.	He misjudges his worth.
elle	méjuge	Elle méjuge son apparence.	She misjudges her appearance.
on	méjuge	On méjuge trop rapidement.	One misjudges too quickly.
nous	méjugeons	Nous méjugeons nos choix.	We misjudge our choices.
vous	méjugez	Vous méjugez ses intentions.	You misjudge his intentions.
ils	méjugent	Ils méjugent leurs adversaires.	They misjudge their opponents.
elles	méjugent	Elles méjugent leurs amis.	They misjudge their friends.