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

Introduction to the verb moleter

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The English translation of the French verb moleter is “to rough up” or “to manhandle.” The infinitive form is pronounced “moh-leh-tay.”

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The origin of the word moleter comes from the Old French word “mol” which means “soft” or “malleable.” In modern French, it is most often used in colloquial speech to describe rough handling or mistreatment of someone or something.

Example 1: Je n’aime pas quand les enfants me molestent. (I don’t like it when the children rough me up.)
Example 2: Le gardien de sécurité a été accusé de molester un suspect. (The security guard was accused of manhandling a suspect.)
Example 3: Les manifestants ont été molestés par la police lors de la manifestation. (The protesters were roughed up by the police during the demonstration.)

Moleter – 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 moleter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	molete	Je molete l’objet.	I molest the object.
tu	moletes	Tu moletes la surface.	You molest the surface.
il	molete	Il molete le tissu.	He molests the fabric.
elle	molete	Elle molete la pâte.	She molests the dough.
on	molete	On molete le gazon.	One molests the grass.
nous	moletons	Nous moletons la terre.	We molest the ground.
vous	moletez	Vous moletez le livre.	You molest the book.
ils	molettent	Ils molettent les animaux.	They molest the animals.
elles	molettent	Elles molettent les enfants.	They molest the children.