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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cannibaliser

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The English translation of the French verb cannibaliser is “to cannibalize.” It is pronounced as “kah-nee-bah-lee-zay.”

The verb cannibaliser comes from the noun “cannibale” which comes from the Spanish word “caníbal” and ultimately from the Taino word “karibna,” meaning “a savage person.” In French, it is most often used in its figurative sense, meaning to use parts of something to repair or improve another thing, often resulting in the destruction of the original item.

In everyday French, the verb cannibaliser is most commonly used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative mood used for giving orders or commands. It is conjugated as follows:

  • Tu cannibalise (informal singular)
  • Vous cannibalisez (formal singular/plural)
  • Nous cannibalisons (informal/plural)

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. Tu cannibalise ces vieux ordinateurs pour en faire un seul fonctionnel. (You are cannibalizing these old computers to make one functional one.)

  2. Vous cannibalisez les pièces de cette voiture pour réparer celle-ci. (You are cannibalizing parts from this car to repair that one.)

  3. Nous cannibalisons les restes du dîner pour faire une soupe pour demain. (We are cannibalizing the leftovers from dinner to make soup for tomorrow.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cannibalise Je cannibalise mon propre travail. I am cannibalizing my own work.
tu cannibalises Tu cannibalises les idées des autres. You are cannibalizing other people’s ideas.
il cannibalise Il cannibalise les ressources. He is cannibalizing resources.
elle cannibalise Elle cannibalise les connaissances. She is cannibalizing knowledge.
on cannibalise On cannibalise l’environnement. We are cannibalizing the environment.
nous cannibalisons Cannibalisons les concurrents. Let’s cannibalize the competitors.
vous cannibalisez Vous cannibalisez le marché. You are cannibalizing the market.
ils cannibalisent Ils cannibalisent leur propre culture. They are cannibalizing their own culture.
elles cannibalisent Elles cannibalisent leur propre identité. They are cannibalizing their own identity.

Other Conjugations for Cannibaliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cannibaliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Cannibaliser – 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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