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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb boucher

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The English translation of the French verb boucher is “to plug” or “to block.” The infinitive form of boucher is pronounced as “boo-shay.”

The word boucher comes from the Latin word “bucca” meaning “mouth” or “cheek.” It is most often used in everyday French in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative form used to give commands.

Examples:

  1. Bouches le trou avec ton doigt. (Plug the hole with your finger.)
  2. N’oublie pas de boucher la bouteille avant de la mettre au frigo. (Don’t forget to plug the bottle before putting it in the fridge.)
  3. Bouchons vos oreilles pour ne pas entendre le bruit. (Plug your ears so you don’t hear the noise.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bouche Je bouche le trou avec du ciment. I am filling the hole with cement.
tu bouche Bouche la bouteille avec le bouchon. Close the bottle with the cap.
il bouche Il bouche le trou avec du bois. He is plugging the hole with wood.
elle bouche Elle bouche ses oreilles avec ses doigts. She is covering her ears with her fingers.
on bouche On bouche tous les trous avant de peindre. We patch all the holes before painting.
nous bouchons Bouchons tous les trous ensemble. Let’s plug all the holes together.
vous bouchez Bouchez le tuyau pour empêcher l’eau de couler. Seal the pipe to prevent water from leaking.
ils bouchent Ils bouchent le trou avec de la mousse. They are filling the hole with foam.
elles bouchent Elles bouchent le passage avec des pierres. They are blocking the passage with stones.

Other Conjugations for Boucher.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucher
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Boucher – 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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