L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Introduction to the verb ajuster
The English translation of the French verb ajuster is “to adjust” or “to fit.” The infinitive form, ajuster, is pronounced “ah-zhoo-stay.”
Ajuster comes from the Latin word “adiustare,” meaning “to make right or straighten.” It entered the French language in the 14th century and has been used in various contexts, such as tailoring and carpentry, to refer to the action of making something fit or align correctly. In everyday French, ajuster is commonly used in the L’impératif Présent (imperative) tense to give commands or instructions.
Three simple examples of its usage in this tense are:
- Ajuste ta cravate avant le rendez-vous. (Adjust your tie before the appointment.)
- Ajustez vos sièges en position verticale pour le décollage. (Adjust your seats in the upright position for take-off.)
- Ajustons la présentation pour qu’elle soit plus convaincante. (Let’s adjust the presentation to make it more convincing.)
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of ajuster
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | ajuste | Ajuste le volume. | Adjust the volume. |
tu | ajuste | Ajuste ta vitesse. | Adjust your speed. |
il | ajuste | Il ajuste son costume. | He adjusts his suit. |
elle | ajuste | Elle ajuste son sac. | She adjusts her bag. |
on | ajuste | On ajuste la lumière. | We adjust the light. |
nous | ajustons | Ajustons nos horaires. | Let’s adjust our schedules. |
vous | ajustez | Ajustez les paramètres. | Adjust the settings. |
ils | ajustent | Ils ajustent leurs objectifs. | They adjust their goals. |
elles | ajustent | Elles ajustent leur budget. | They adjust their budget. |
Other Conjugations for Ajuster.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ajuster
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Ajuster – 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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