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

Introduction to the verb molletonner

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The English translation of molletonner is “to pad” or “to line with fleece.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “mohl-leh-tohn-ay.”

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Molletonner is a French verb derived from the noun molleton, which means “fleece.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of lining or padding something with fleece material.

Examples:

Je vais molletonner mon manteau pour le rendre plus chaud. (I’m going to line my coat with fleece to make it warmer.)
Les chaises sont molletonnées pour plus de confort. (The chairs are padded for more comfort.)
Il faut molletonner la boîte pour protéger les objets fragiles à l’intérieur. (We need to pad the box to protect the fragile objects inside.)

Molletonner – 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 molletonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	molletonne	Je molletonne mon lit tous les matins.	I fluff up my bed every morning.
tu	molletonnes	Tu molletonnes ton oreiller pour qu’il soit plus confortable.	You fluff up your pillow to make it more comfortable.
il	molletonne	Il molletonne sa couverture avant de se coucher.	He fluffs up his blanket before going to bed.
elle	molletonne	Elle molletonne ses vêtements en hiver.	She lines her clothes with fleece in the winter.
on	molletonne	On molletonne le canapé pour qu’il soit plus doux.	We fluff up the couch to make it softer.
nous	molletonnons	Nous molletonnons le lit avant de dormir.	We fluff up the bed before sleeping.
vous	molletonnez	Vous molletonnez vos chaussettes pour avoir les pieds au chaud.	You line your socks with fleece to keep your feet warm.
ils	molletonnent	Ils molletonnent leur manteau pour affronter le froid.	They line their coat to face the cold.
elles	molletonnent	Elles molletonnent leur taie d’oreiller pour une nuit plus confortable.	They line their pillowcase for a more comfortable night.