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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chanfreiner

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The English translation of the French verb chanfreiner is “to chamfer.” It is pronounced as “shahn-fruh-nay.”

The origin of the word chanfreiner can be traced back to the Old French word “chanfrain,” meaning “bevel.” It then evolved to “chanfrein,” which is a noun meaning “chamfer.” The verb form “chanfreiner” was derived from this noun.

In everyday French, chanfreiner is most commonly used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative mood for addressing someone directly or giving commands. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with their English translations:

  1. “Chanfreine les bords pour qu’ils soient plus lisses.” (Chamfer the edges to make them smoother.)
  2. “Chanfreinez légèrement les angles pour éviter les éclats.” (Chamfer the corners lightly to avoid splinters.)
  3. “Chanfreinez les extrémités pour qu’elles s’adaptent parfaitement.” (Chamfer the ends so that they fit perfectly.)

Overall, chanfreiner is a versatile verb that is commonly used in woodworking and metalworking to describe the process of creating a beveled edge or surface. It can also be used in other contexts, such as in construction or engineering, to refer to the act of chamfering.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chanfreine Chanfreine les bords du bois. Bevel the edges of the wood.
tu chanfreines Chanfreines les coins du carrelage. Bevel the corners of the tiles.
il chanfreine Il chanfreine les contours du métal. He bevels the edges of the metal.
elle chanfreine Elle chanfreine les angles du verre. She bevels the angles of the glass.
on chanfreine On ne chanfreine pas ce type de matériau. We don’t bevel this type of material.
nous chanfreinons Chanfreinons les bords de la table. Let’s bevel the edges of the table.
vous chanfreinez Chanfreinez les extrémités des tuyaux. Bevel the ends of the pipes.
ils chanfreinent Ils chanfreinent les angles de la pierre. They bevel the angles of the stone.
elles chanfreinent Elles chanfreinent les coins du papier. They bevel the corners of the paper.

Other Conjugations for Chanfreiner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chanfreiner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chanfreiner – 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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