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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb asphyxier

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The English translation of the French verb asphyxier is “to suffocate” or “to smother.” The infinitive form is pronounced “as-fee-zee-ay.”

The word asphyxier comes from the Greek word “asphyxia,” meaning lack of pulse or breath, and the French suffix “-ier” which is used to indicate an agent or a person who does something.

In everyday French, asphyxier is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative form used to give orders or commands. This tense is formed by using the base form of the verb without any subject pronoun.

Here are three simple examples of asphyxier in L’impératif Présent with their English translations:

  1. Asphyxie-le! (Suffocate him!)
  2. Ne l’asphyxiez pas! (Don’t suffocate him!)
  3. Asphyxiez-le immédiatement! (Suffocate him immediately!)

These examples show how asphyxier is often used to give commands or orders in urgent situations.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je asphyxie Asphyxie-moi avec ton parfum. Suffocate me with your perfume.
tu asphyxie Ne m’asphyxie pas avec ta fumée. Don’t suffocate me with your smoke.
il asphyxie Il asphyxie les insectes avec du gaz. He suffocates insects with gas.
elle asphyxie Elle asphyxie les plantes en les privant d’oxygène. She suffocates plants by depriving them of oxygen.
on asphyxie On ne doit pas asphyxier les bébés avec des couvertures. We must not suffocate babies with blankets.
nous asphyxions Asphyxions-nous avec nos rires. Let’s suffocate ourselves with our laughs.
vous asphyxiez Ne les asphyxiez pas avec vos contrôles. Don’t suffocate them with your controls.
ils asphyxient Les particules de fumée asphyxient les habitants de la ville. Smoke particles suffocate the city’s residents.
elles asphyxient Les odeurs fortes peuvent asphyxier certaines personnes. Strong smells can suffocate certain people.

Other Conjugations for Asphyxier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb asphyxier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Asphyxier – 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:
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see my article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

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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