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

Introduction to the verb mitiger

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The English translation of the French verb mitiger is “to mitigate.” It is pronounced “mee-tee-zhay.”

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Mitiger comes from the Latin word “mitigare” which means “to soften” or “to make mild.” In everyday French, it is used to describe the action of making something less severe, harsh, or intense.

Examples:

La police a réussi à mitiger les tensions lors de la manifestation. (The police managed to mitigate the tensions during the protest.)
Il faut trouver un moyen de mitiger les effets du changement climatique. (We need to find a way to mitigate the effects of climate change.)
Les médecins ont utilisé un traitement pour mitiger la douleur du patient. (The doctors used a treatment to mitigate the patient’s pain.)

Mitiger – 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 mitiger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je mitige	Je mitige mes propos.	I mitigate my remarks.
tu	tu mitiges	Tu t’efforces de mitiger la situation.	You are trying to mitigate the situation.
il	il mitige	Il tente de mitiger les effets du changement climatique.	He is trying to mitigate the effects of climate change.
elle	elle mitige	Elle cherche à mitiger les tensions entre les deux pays.	She is seeking to mitigate tensions between the two countries.
on	on mitige	On ne peut pas mitiger tous les risques.	We cannot mitigate all risks.
nous	nous mitigeons	Nous devons mitiger les conséquences de nos actes.	We must mitigate the consequences of our actions.
vous	vous mitigez	Vous pouvez mitiger vos propos pour éviter un conflit.	You can mitigate your remarks to avoid a conflict.
ils	ils mitigent	Ils cherchent à mitiger les effets négatifs de la mondialisation.	They are trying to mitigate the negative effects of globalization.
elles	elles mitigent	Elles ont réussi à mitiger les dommages causés par l’ouragan.	They have managed to mitigate the damages caused by the hurricane.