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

Introduction to the verb impulser

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The English translation of the French verb impulser is “to impulse” or “to drive”. The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced as [ɛ̃pylze].

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Impulser comes from the Latin word “impulsare” which means “to push or drive”. In everyday French, impulser is most often used in a figurative sense to mean “to inspire, motivate or encourage”.

Examples:

Nous devons impulser des changements positifs dans notre communauté. (We need to drive positive changes in our community.)
Son enthousiasme nous a impulsé à travailler plus dur. (His enthusiasm inspired us to work harder.)
Le succès de l’entreprise a été impulsé par la créativité de son fondateur. (The company’s success was driven by the founder’s creativity.)

Impulser – 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 impulser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’impulse	J’impulse l’énergie nécessaire pour réussir.	I am providing the energy needed to succeed.
Tu	tu impulses	Tu impulses ton équipe vers la victoire.	You are driving your team towards victory.
Il	il impulse	Il impulse de nouvelles idées au groupe.	He is inspiring new ideas within the group.
Elle	elle impulse	Elle impulse un changement positif dans l’entreprise.	She is instigating positive change within the company.
On	on impulse	On impulse souvent le départ de ce projet.	We often initiate the start of this project.
Nous	nous impulsions	Nous impulsions l’amélioration continue.	We are promoting continuous improvement.
Vous	vous impulsez	Vous impulsez une nouvelle dynamique à l’équipe.	You are bringing a new dynamic to the team.
Ils	ils impulsent	Ils impulsent de nouvelles politiques pour le bien-être de tous.	They are implementing new policies for the well-being of everyone.
Elles	elles impulsent	Elles impulsent l’innovation dans le domaine.	They are fostering innovation in the field.