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

Introduction to the verb moiser

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The English translation of the French verb moiser is “to mold” or “to get moldy.” The infinitive form, “moiser,” is pronounced as “mwa-zey.”

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Moiser comes from the Old French word “mois,” meaning “moist,” and is most often used in everyday French to describe the formation of mold or mildew on something.

Examples:

Ma nourriture a moisi dans le réfrigérateur. – My food got moldy in the fridge.
Attention, ces serviettes risquent de moiser si on ne les sèche pas rapidement. – Be careful, these towels might get moldy if we don’t dry them quickly.
Ne laissez pas les feuilles mouillées sur le sol, elles vont moiser. – Don’t leave the wet leaves on the ground, they will get moldy.

Moiser – 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 moiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	moise	Je moise le bois.	I moisten the wood.
Tu	moises	Tu moises le tissu.	You moisten the fabric.
Il	moise	Il moise les plantes.	He moistens the plants.
Elle	moise	Elle moise le papier.	She moistens the paper.
On	moise	On moise la terre.	We moisten the soil.
Nous	moisons	Nous moisons le béton.	We moisten the concrete.
Vous	moisez	Vous moisez les feuilles.	You (formal) moisten the leaves.
Ils	moisent	Ils moisent les aliments.	They (masculine) moisten the food.
Elles	moisent	Elles moisent la pâte.	They (feminine) moisten the dough.