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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb attacher

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The English translation of the French verb attacher is “to attach” or “to fasten.” The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced ah-tah-shay.

Attacher comes from the Latin word “attachiare” which means “to fasten” and it was later adapted into Old French as “atacher.” In everyday French, attacher is most commonly used to talk about physically attaching or fastening things together, but it can also be used in a more abstract sense to mean “to connect” or “to link.”

In the L’impératif Présent tense, attacher is used to give a command or instruction in a direct and urgent way. Here are three simple examples of its usage:

  1. Attache ces deux feuilles ensemble. (Attach these two sheets together.)
  2. Attache ta ceinture de sécurité avant de démarrer la voiture. (Fasten your seatbelt before starting the car.)
  3. Attachez vos ceintures, le décollage est imminent. (Fasten your seatbelts, takeoff is imminent.)

In these examples, attacher is used to give a direct command, with the subject pronouns “tu” (you) and “vous” (you all) followed by the imperative form of the verb. The verb remains in its infinitive form without any conjugation. The English translation of each sentence also uses the imperative form of the verb “attach.”

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je attache Attache ton manteau. Fasten your coat.
tu attache Attache ces papiers ensemble. Attach these papers together.
il attache Il attache toujours ses chaussures avant de partir. He always ties his shoes before leaving.
elle attache Elle attache ses cheveux en queue de cheval. She ties her hair in a ponytail.
on attache On attache souvent trop d’importance à l’apparence. People often attach too much importance to appearance.
nous attachons Attachons les ballons pour la fête. Let’s tie the balloons for the party.
vous attachez Attachez vos ceintures de sécurité. Fasten your seatbelts.
ils attachent Ils attachent beaucoup d’importance à la famille. They attach a lot of importance to family.
elles attachent Elles attachent toujours leurs vélos. They always lock their bikes.

Other Conjugations for Attacher.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attacher
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Attacher – 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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