L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Introduction to the verb adosser
The English translation of the French verb adosser is “to lean against.” The infinitive form, “adosser,” is pronounced as ah-doh-seh.
The word adosser comes from the Old French word “ados,” meaning “back” or “shoulder.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of leaning against something or someone.
In the L’impératif Présent tense, which is used for giving commands or instructions, adosser is conjugated as follows:
- Tu adosse (Lean against)
- Nous adossons (Let’s lean against)
- Vous adossez (Lean against)
Here are three simple examples of adosser in the L’impératif Présent tense, with their respective English translations:
- Tu adosse ta tête contre mon épaule. (Lean your head against my shoulder.)
- Nous adossons nos vélos contre le mur. (Let’s lean our bikes against the wall.)
- Vous adossez vos sacs sur le banc. (Lean your bags on the bench.)
Overall, adosser is a commonly used verb in French that describes the physical action of leaning against something or someone. Its origins in the word “ados” suggest a connection to the idea of support or resting on one’s back or shoulders.
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of adosser
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Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | adosse | Adosse-toi contre le mur. | Lean against the wall. |
tu | adosse | Adosse-toi à moi. | Lean on me. |
il | adosse | Il adosse son poids sur une jambe. | He shifts his weight to one leg. |
elle | adosse | Elle adosse sa tête contre l’oreiller. | She rests her head on the pillow. |
on | adosse | On adosse le meuble au mur. | We push the furniture against the wall. |
nous | adossons | Adossons-nous au balcon. | Let’s lean against the balcony. |
vous | adossez | Adossez votre dos contre le siège. | Lean your back against the seat. |
ils | adossent | Ils adossent leur vélo contre l’arbre. | They lean their bikes against the tree. |
elles | adossent | Elles adossent leurs sacs au mur. | They rest their bags against the wall. |
Other Conjugations for Adosser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adosser
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Adosser – About the French L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense
Usage
Giving commands
Making requests
Offering advice
Expressing desires
Conjugation Formation
Interactions with other tenses
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