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

Introduction to the verb moissonner

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The English translation of the French verb moissonner is “to harvest.” It is pronounced “mwa-saw-nay.”

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The language origin of moissonner is from the Latin word “metere,” meaning “to reap” or “to harvest.” In everyday French, moissonner is most often used to refer to the act of harvesting crops, but it can also be used more broadly to mean “to gather” or “to collect.”

Examples:

Je vais moissonner les pommes dans le verger. (I am going to harvest the apples in the orchard.)
Il est temps de moissonner le blé. (It is time to harvest the wheat.)
Les bénévoles ont aidé à moissonner les dons pour les sinistrés. (The volunteers helped to collect donations for the disaster victims.)

Moissonner – 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 moissonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	moissonne	Je moissonne des céréales.	I harvest grains.
Tu	moissonnes	Tu moissonnes le blé.	You harvest wheat.
Il	moissonne	Il moissonne les champs.	He harvests the fields.
Elle	moissonne	Elle moissonne le maïs.	She harvests corn.
On	moissonne	On moissonne les fruits.	We harvest fruits.
Nous	moissonnons	Nous moissonnons ensemble.	We harvest together.
Vous	moissonnez	Vous moissonnez le riz.	You harvest rice.
Ils	moissonnent	Ils moissonnent les légumes.	They harvest vegetables.
Elles	moissonnent	Elles moissonnent les fleurs.	They harvest flowers.