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

Introduction to the verb mystifier

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The English translation of the French verb mystifier is “to mystify.” The infinitive form of mystifier is pronounced “mee-stee-fee-yay.”

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Mystifier comes from the French word mystère meaning “mystery.” It is most often used in everyday French to mean to confuse or puzzle someone, to trick or deceive someone, or to play a joke on someone.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Tu me mystifies toujours avec tes blagues étranges. (You always mystify me with your strange jokes.)
Le magicien a réussi à mystifier tout le public avec ses tours de magie. (The magician successfully mystified the whole audience with his magic tricks.)
Je ne comprends pas comment il a réussi à me mystifier de cette façon. (I don’t understand how he managed to mystify me in this way.)

Mystifier – 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 mystifier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	mystifie	Je mystifie mon ami.	I mystify my friend.
tu	mystifies	Tu mystifies tes adversaires.	You mystify your opponents.
il	mystifie	Il mystifie tout le monde.	He mystifies everyone.
elle	mystifie	Elle mystifie son patron.	She mystifies her boss.
on	mystifie	On mystifie les spectateurs.	One mystifies the spectators.
nous	mystifions	Nous mystifions les professeurs.	We mystify the teachers.
vous	mystifiez	Vous mystifiez vos clients.	You mystify your clients.
ils	mystifient	Ils mystifient leurs camarades.	They mystify their peers.
elles	mystifient	Elles mystifient leurs ennemies.	They mystify their enemies.