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

Introduction to the verb mordorer

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The English translation of the French verb mordorer is “to gild” or “to coat with gold.” It is pronounced as “mawr-daw-ray.”

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The language origin of mordorer can be traced back to the Old French word “mordor,” which means “golden brown.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of decorative arts and refers to the act of applying a thin layer of gold onto a surface, typically metal, to give it a shiny, golden appearance.

Examples:

Je vais mordorer le cadre de mon miroir pour lui donner un aspect plus luxueux. (I am going to gild the frame of my mirror to give it a more luxurious look.)
Nous avons utilisé de la feuille d’or pour mordorer les poignées de porte de notre maison. (We used gold leaf to gild the door handles of our house.)
La statue de la déesse était mordorée et reflétait la lumière du soleil. (The statue of the goddess was gilded and reflected the sunlight.)

Mordorer – 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 mordorer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	mordore	Je mordore mon pain.	I am browning my bread.
tu	mordores	Tu mordores ton biscuit.	You are nibbling your cookie.
il	mordore	Il mordore sa viande.	He is browning his meat.
elle	mordore	Elle mordore sa baguette.	She is browning her baguette.
on	mordore	On mordore notre poulet.	We are browning our chicken.
nous	mordorons	Nous mordorons nos légumes.	We will brown our vegetables.
vous	mordorez	Vous mordorez vos croissants.	You are browning your croissants.
ils	mordorent	Ils mordorent leur pain.	They are browning their bread.
elles	mordorent	Elles mordorent leurs gaufres.	They are browning their waffles.