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

Introduction to the verb mijoter

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The English translation of the French verb mijoter is “to simmer.” It is pronounced “mee-zho-teh.”

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Mijoter comes from the Latin word “mederi,” meaning “to heal.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the cooking process of slowly cooking food over low heat, allowing the flavors to blend together and develop.

Examples of usage:

Je vais mijoter un ragout pour le dîner ce soir. (I am going to simmer a stew for dinner tonight.)
Il faut mijoter la sauce à feu doux pendant une heure. (The sauce needs to simmer on low heat for an hour.)
Ma grand-mère mijote toujours ses soupes pendant des heures. (My grandmother always simmers her soups for hours.)

Mijoter – 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 mijoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	mijote	Je mijote un bon repas.	I am simmering a good meal.
tu	mijotes	Tu mijotes souvent?	Do you simmer often?
il	mijote	Il mijote une soupe délicieuse.	He is simmering a delicious soup.
elle	mijote	Elle mijote un ragoût pour le dîner.	She is simmering a stew for dinner.
on	mijote	On mijote des légumes pour accompagner le plat principal.	We are simmering vegetables to go with the main dish.
nous	mijotons	Nous mijotons ensemble un plan pour le week-end.	We are simmering together a plan for the weekend.
vous	mijotez	Vous mijotez une surprise pour l’anniversaire de votre ami?	Are you simmering a surprise for your friend’s birthday?
ils	mijotent	Ils mijotent un complot contre leur patron.	They are simmering a plot against their boss.
elles	mijotent	Elles mijotent une sauce savoureuse pour les pâtes.	They are simmering a tasty sauce for the pasta.