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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb biter

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The English translation of the French verb biter is “to bite.” It is pronounced as “bee-tay.”

The word biter comes from the Old Norse word “bíta,” meaning “to bite,” which was later adopted into Old French as “biter.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of biting or to express a strong criticism or negative opinion towards someone or something.

In the L’impératif Présent tense, biter is used to give commands or make requests in a direct and forceful manner. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Bitez le sandwich ! (Bite the sandwich!)
  2. Ne me mords pas ! (Don’t bite me!)
  3. Arrête de te mordre les ongles ! (Stop biting your nails!)

In these examples, the speaker is giving a direct order or expressing disapproval towards the action of biting. The imperative form of biter is commonly used in everyday situations, such as parents telling their children not to bite, or someone asking a dog not to bite them.

Overall, biter is a versatile verb that can be used in different contexts to convey different meanings. In its imperative form, it is often used to give direct commands or express disapproval, but it can also be used in other tenses to describe the physical action of biting.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bise Bise-moi avant de partir. Give me a kiss before you leave.
tu bise Bise plus fort. Kiss harder.
il bise Il bise ses enfants tous les soirs. He kisses his children every night.
elle bise Elle bise ses amis français. She kisses her French friends.
on bise On bise pour se dire bonjour. We kiss to say hello.
nous bison Bison-nous entre amis. Let’s kiss between friends.
vous bisez Bisez-moi maintenant. Kiss me now.
ils bisent Ils bisent leur petite-fille. They are kissing their granddaughter.
elles bisent Elles bisent passionnément. They are kissing passionately.

Other Conjugations for Biter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb biter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Biter – 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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