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

Introduction to the verb mofler

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The English translation of the French verb mofler is “to muffle” or “to smother.” It is pronounced “moh-flay.”

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Mofler comes from the Old French word “mofle,” which means “muzzle” or “snout.” In everyday French, mofler is most often used to describe the act of covering or muffling something to make it quieter or less noticeable.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

“Il faut mofler le son de la télévision pour ne pas déranger les voisins.” (The sound of the television needs to be muffled to not disturb the neighbors.)
“Elle a moflé ses larmes avec sa manche.” (She muffled her tears with her sleeve.)
“Les manifestants ont essayé de mofler leurs chants pour échapper à la police.” (The protesters tried to muffle their chants to escape from the police.)

Mofler – 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 mofler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Mofle	Je mofle chaque matin avant de partir au travail.	I choke every morning before going to work.
Tu	Mofles	Tu mofles trop souvent, ça pourrait causer des problèmes.	You choke too often, that could cause problems.
Il	Mofle	Il mofle en silence pour ne pas déranger les autres.	He chokes silently so as not to disturb others.
Elle	Mofle	Elle mofle en mangeant trop vite.	She chokes while eating too fast.
On	Mofle	On mofle souvent quand on avale de travers.	We often choke when we swallow wrong.
Nous	Moflons	Nous moflons en essayant de parler en même temps.	We choke while trying to talk at the same time.
Vous	Moflez	Vous moflez en essayant de rire et de boire en même temps.	You choke while trying to laugh and drink at the same time.
Ils	Moflent	Ils moflent quand ils sont nerveux.	They choke when they are nervous.
Elles	Moflent	Elles moflent souvent quand elles mangent des fruits avec des noyaux.	They often choke when they eat fruits with pits.