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

Introduction to the verb mouliner

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The English translation of the French verb mouliner is “to grind” or “to blend.” It is pronounced as “moo-leh-nee.”

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The verb mouliner comes from the French noun “moulin,” meaning mill or grinder. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of grinding or blending something, such as food or ingredients.

Examples:
1) Je vais mouliner les grains de café pour faire du café frais. (I am going to grind the coffee beans to make fresh coffee.)
2) Elle a mouliné les légumes pour faire une soupe. (She blended the vegetables to make a soup.)
3) Le chef a mouliné les épices pour faire une sauce savoureuse. (The chef ground the spices to make a flavorful sauce.)

Mouliner – 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 mouliner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	mouline	Je mouline les légumes pour la soupe.	I puree the vegetables for the soup.
tu	moulines	Tu moulines le riz pour le risotto.	You blend the rice for the risotto.
il	mouline	Il mouline la pâte pour les crêpes.	He grinds the batter for the crepes.
elle	mouline	Elle mouline les noix pour le gâteau.	She chops the nuts for the cake.
on	mouline	On mouline les haricots pour la purée.	We grind the beans for the puree.
nous	moulinons	Nous moulinons les fruits pour le smoothie.	We blend the fruits for the smoothie.
vous	moulinez	Vous moulinez les herbes pour le pesto.	You puree the herbs for the pesto.
ils	moulinent	Ils moulinent le fromage pour la fondue.	They grate the cheese for the fondue.
elles	moulinent	Elles moulinent les céréales pour le petit-déjeuner.	They grind the cereal for breakfast.