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

Introduction to the verb modérer

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The English translation of the French verb modérer is “to moderate.”
It is pronounced as “moh-deh-ray.”

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The language origin of modérer can be traced back to the Latin word “moderare,” which means “to restrain or regulate.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of controlling or regulating something, whether it be emotions, behavior, or a situation.

Examples:

Je dois modérer ma colère avant de parler. (I need to moderate my anger before speaking.)
Le professeur modère les échanges pour maintenir l’ordre en classe. (The teacher moderates the discussions to maintain order in the classroom.)
Il faut modérer notre consommation d’énergie pour protéger l’environnement. (We need to moderate our energy consumption to protect the environment.)

Modérer – 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 modérer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je modère	Je modère la discussion.	I moderate the discussion.
tu	tu modères	Tu modères le ton des commentaires.	You moderate the tone of the comments.
il	il modère	Il modère la conversation.	He moderates the conversation.
elle	elle modère	Elle modère les échanges.	She moderates the exchanges.
on	on modère	On modère les propos.	We moderate the statements.
nous	nous modérons	Nous modérons les discussions.	We moderate the discussions.
vous	vous modérez	Vous modérez le forum.	You moderate the forum.
ils	ils modèrent	Ils modèrent les débats.	They moderate the debates.
elles	elles modèrent	Elles modèrent les messages.	They moderate the messages.