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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baliser

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The English translation of the French verb baliser is “to mark” or “to indicate.” It is pronounced as bah-lee-zay.

The language origin of baliser can be traced back to the Old French word “baleis,” which means “post” or “pole.” It is most often used in everyday French in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative present tense. This tense is used to give commands or make requests.

Three simple examples of the usage of baliser in the L’impératif Présent tense are:

  1. Balisez le chemin avec des panneaux. (Mark the path with signs.)
  2. N’oubliez pas de baliser la zone dangereuse. (Don’t forget to mark the dangerous area.)
  3. Balisez votre travail pour que je puisse le vérifier. (Mark your work so I can check it.)

Note: In French, the imperative form of a verb does not include the subject pronoun (such as “vous” in the first example) unless it is necessary for clarity.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je balise Balise le chemin avec des pierres. Mark the path with stones.
tu balise Balise cette zone comme dangereuse. Mark this area as dangerous.
il balise Il balise le sentier pour les randonneurs. He marks the path for hikers.
elle balise Elle balise les objets à vendre. She tags the items for sale.
on balise On balise la route pour la course à pied. We mark the road for the running race.
nous balisons Balisons le parcours avant le départ. Let’s mark the course before the start.
vous balisez Balisez vos bagages pour éviter les pertes. Label your luggage to avoid losing them.
ils balisent Ils balisent le territoire à la recherche d’indices. They are marking the territory looking for clues.
elles balisent Elles balisent les chemins de randonnée. They are marking the hiking trails.

Other Conjugations for Baliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Baliser – 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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