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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb boiter

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The English translation of the French verb boiter is “to limp” or “to hobble.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “bwah-tee.”

The origin of the word boiter can be traced back to the Latin word “battuere,” which means “to beat” or “to strike.” In everyday French, boiter is often used in the l’impératif présent tense, which is the imperative mood used for giving commands or making requests.

Here are three simple examples of boiter used in the l’impératif présent tense, with their English translations:

  1. Boite! (Limp!) – This is a command telling someone to limp, usually used when someone is injured or has a physical disability.

  2. Ne boite pas! (Don’t limp!) – This is a request or warning to someone who is starting to limp or walk with difficulty.

  3. Boitons ensemble! (Let’s limp together!) – This is a suggestion or invitation for someone to walk at a slower pace or with a limp, usually for comedic effect.

Overall, boiter is most often used in everyday French to describe someone who is walking with difficulty or to express a command or request related to limping.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je boite Je boite encore à cause de ma blessure. I’m still limping because of my injury.
tu boite Boite avec moi. Limp with me.
il boite Il boite depuis son accident. He has been limping since his accident.
elle boite Elle boite légèrement. She’s limping slightly.
on boite On boite à cause de la fatigue. We’re limping due to fatigue.
nous boitons Boitons jusqu’au sommet de la montagne. Let’s limp up to the top of the mountain.
vous boitez Boitez avec prudence. Limp with caution.
ils boitent Ils boitent à cause de leurs blessures. They are limping because of their injuries.
elles boitent Elles boitent après leur course. They are limping after their run.

Other Conjugations for Boiter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Boiter – 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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