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

Introduction to the verb métisser

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The English translation of the French verb métisser is “to mix” or “to crossbreed.” It is pronounced “may-tee-say” in its infinitive form.

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The word métisser comes from the French noun métis, which refers to a person of mixed race, and the suffix -er, which is used to form verbs. In everyday French, métisser is most often used to talk about mixing or blending different elements, whether it be cultures, races, or other things.

Here are three simple examples of how métisser is used in everyday French:

“Les saveurs de la cuisine fusion métissent parfaitement des ingrédients asiatiques et européens.” (The flavors of fusion cuisine perfectly mix Asian and European ingredients.)
“La société française est en train de se métisser de plus en plus avec l’arrivée de migrants de diverses origines.” (French society is becoming more and more mixed with the arrival of migrants from various backgrounds.)
“Les artistes de ce quartier se sont réunis pour métisser leurs styles et créer une exposition unique en son genre.” (The artists in this neighborhood came together to mix their styles and create a one-of-a-kind exhibition.)

Translations:

The flavors of fusion cuisine perfectly mix Asian and European ingredients.
French society is becoming more and more mixed with the arrival of migrants from various backgrounds.
The artists in this neighborhood came together to mix their styles and create a one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Métisser – 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 métisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je métisse	Je métisse avec mes amis	I mix with my friends
Tu	Tu métisses	Tu métisses souvent ?	Do you mix often?
Il	Il métisse	Il métisse sa culture avec la mienne	He mixes his culture with mine
Elle	Elle métisse	Elle métisse ses cheveux	She mixes her hair
On	On métisse	On métisse pour enrichir notre communauté	We mix to enrich our community
Nous	Nous métissons	Nous métissons nos traditions	We mix our traditions
Vous	Vous métissez	Vous métissez avec qui ?	Who do you mix with?
Ils	Ils métissent	Ils métissent leur langue avec la mienne	They mix their language with mine
Elles	Elles métissent	Elles métissent leurs cultures	They mix their cultures