L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb allaiter

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English translation: To breastfeed/nurse
Pronunciation: ah-lay-tay

Language origin:
The verb allaiter comes from the Old French word alaitier, which comes from the Latin verb alere meaning “to nourish.” It is derived from the noun lait (milk), and literally means “to give milk.” Allaiter is most commonly used in everyday French in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative form of the verb used to give commands or orders.

Examples:

  1. Allaitons le bébé toutes les deux heures. (Let’s breastfeed the baby every two hours.)
  2. N’allaitent pas le bébé avant qu’il ait 6 mois. (Do not breastfeed the baby before he is 6 months old.)
  3. Allaitons les jumeaux ensemble pour économiser du temps. (Let’s breastfeed the twins together to save time.)

Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of allaiter

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je allaite Allaite ton bébé avant de sortir. Breastfeed your baby before going out.
tu allaite Allaite-le à intervalles réguliers. Breastfeed him at regular intervals.
il allaite Il allaite son enfant depuis deux ans. He has been breastfeeding his child for two years.
elle allaite Elle allaite sa fille depuis sa naissance. She has been breastfeeding her daughter since birth.
on allaitons Allaitons nos bébés ensemble. Let’s breastfeed our babies together.
nous allaitons Allaitons nos bébés en public. Let’s breastfeed our babies in public.
vous allaitez Allaitez votre bébé avant de dormir. Breastfeed your baby before sleeping.
ils allaitent Ils allaitent leurs jumeaux. They are breastfeeding their twins.
elles allaitent Elles allaitent leurs enfants depuis leur naissance. They have been breastfeeding their children since birth.

Other Conjugations for Allaiter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter  (this article)

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb allaiter

   

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Allaiter – About the French L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense

L’impératif Présent is a mood in the French language that is used to give commands, make requests, offer advice, or express a desire in the present tense. It’s a relatively simple tense and is used to address someone directly. Let’s dive into its usage, conjugation, and interactions with other tenses:
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Usage

Giving commands

You use l’impératif présent to give direct commands or orders. It is often used in informal and formal situations to tell someone to do or not do something. For example:

   – Mange ta soupe. (Eat your soup.)
   – Ferme la porte. (Close the door.)

Making requests

You can also use the imperative to make polite requests. In this case, it is a gentler way to ask someone to do something. For example:
  
   – Parle plus lentement, s’il te plaît. (Speak more slowly, please.)

Offering advice

It’s common to use l’impératif to give advice or suggestions:
   – Étudie bien pour ton examen. (Study well for your exam.)

Expressing desires

You can express your desires or wishes using the imperative:
   – Amuse-toi bien à la fête. (Have a good time at the party.)

Conjugation Formation

To form l’impératif présent, you need to use the base form of the verb without the subject pronoun (tu, nous, vous, etc.). The conjugation varies depending on the type of verb:
Regular -ER verbs (e.g., parler)
  – Tu: Parle (speak)
  – Nous: Parlons (let’s speak)
  – Vous: Parlez (speak)
Regular -IR verbs (e.g., finir)
  – Tu: Finis (finish)
  – Nous: Finissons (let’s finish)
  – Vous: Finissez (finish)
Regular -RE verbs (e.g., vendre)
  – Tu: Vends (sell)
  – Nous: Vendons (let’s sell)
  – Vous: Vendez (sell)
Irregular verbs (e.g., être, avoir, aller)
  – Tu: Sois (be), aie (have), va (go)
  – Nous: Soyons (let’s be), ayons (let’s have), allons (let’s go)
  – Vous: Soyez (be), ayez (have), allez (go)

Interactions with other tenses

L’impératif is used exclusively in the present tense and does not interact with other tenses in the same way as indicative or subjunctive moods. 
It’s used for direct commands and requests in the here and now. However, in more formal or written contexts, you might find the imperative used with expressions like “quand tu auras fini” (when you have finished) or “dès que tu seras prêt” (as soon as you are ready), which introduce a future action while maintaining the imperative mood for the main verb.
For example:
– Quand tu auras fini ton travail, viens me voir. (When you have finished your work, come see me.)
In this case, the imperative is used in conjunction with future actions, but it’s still employed for the main verb to convey a sense of directness or immediacy.

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