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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb balader

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The English translation of the French verb balader is “to stroll” or “to wander.” The infinitive form, balader, is pronounced “bah-la-day.”

The origin of the word balader can be traced back to the Old French word “ballade,” meaning “dance” or “song.” Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a leisurely walk or stroll.

In L’impératif Présent tense, balader is most often used as a command or suggestion to someone to take a walk or go for a stroll. It can also be used as an invitation to accompany someone on a walk.

Example 1: Balade-toi dans le parc. (Take a walk in the park.)
Example 2: Baladons-nous sur la plage. (Let’s take a stroll on the beach.)
Example 3: Baladez-vous dans le quartier. (Go for a walk in the neighborhood.)

English translations:
Example 1: Take a walk in the park.
Example 2: Let’s take a stroll on the beach.
Example 3: Go for a walk in the neighborhood.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je balade Je me balade souvent dans ce parc. I often take a walk in this park.
tu balade Balade-toi dans la ville. Take a walk around the city.
il balade Il se balade en vélo. He is taking a bike ride.
elle balade Elle aime se balader dans la nature. She enjoys taking walks in nature.
on balade On se balade souvent ici. We often take walks here.
nous baladons Baladons-nous ensemble. Let’s take a walk together.
vous baladez Baladez-vous dans le quartier. Take a stroll in the neighborhood.
ils baladent Ils se baladent sur la plage. They are taking a walk on the beach.
elles baladent Elles aiment se balader en montagne. They enjoy hiking in the mountains.

Other Conjugations for Balader.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balader
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Balader – 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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