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

Introduction to the verb moucheronner

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The English translation of the French verb moucheronner is “to swarm with gnats.” It is pronounced as “moo-shuh-roh-nay.”

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The word moucheronner comes from the French noun “moucheron,” meaning gnat. It is most often used in an idiomatic expression “moucheronner autour de,” which means to be constantly buzzing or swarming around someone or something.

Examples:

Les mouches ont moucheronné autour de la poubelle toute la journée. (The flies swarmed around the trash can all day.)
Les enfants moucheronnent autour de leur mère pour obtenir des bonbons. (The children are buzzing around their mother to get some candy.)
Les journalistes ont moucheronné autour du nouveau ministre pour obtenir une interview exclusive. (The journalists were buzzing around the new minister to get an exclusive interview.)

Moucheronner – 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 moucheronner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	moucheronne	Je moucheronne dans le jardin.	I am swatting flies in the garden.
tu	moucheronnes	Tu moucheronnes souvent.	You often swat flies.
il	moucheronne	Il moucheronne autour de la nourriture.	He swats flies around the food.
elle	moucheronne	Elle moucheronne avec un magazine.	She swats flies with a magazine.
on	moucheronne	On moucheronne pour les éloigner.	We swat flies to keep them away.
nous	moucheronnons	Nous moucheronnons en mangeant.	We swat flies while eating.
vous	moucheronnez	Vous moucheronnez avec une tapette.	You swat flies with a fly swatter.
ils	moucheronnent	Ils moucheronnent chaque été.	They swat flies every summer.
elles	moucheronnent	Elles moucheronnent près de la fenêtre.	They swat flies near the window.