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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chavirer

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The English translation of the French verb chavirer is “to capsize” or “to overturn.” It is pronounced “shah-vee-ray.”

The word chavirer comes from the Old French word “chavirier,” meaning “to throw down” or “to overthrow.” It is derived from the Latin word “capere,” meaning “to seize.”

In every day French, chavirer is most often used in the imperative present tense to give commands or make requests. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense with their English translations:

  1. Chavire ! (Capsize!) – This is a command used to tell someone to overturn a boat or other vessel.

  2. Ne chavire pas ! (Don’t capsize!) – This is a request used to ask someone not to overturn something.

  3. Chavirons ensemble ! (Let’s capsize together!) – This is an invitation or suggestion to capsize something together.

In summary, chavirer is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts in everyday French, but it is most commonly used in the imperative present tense to give commands or make requests. Its origin can be traced back to Old French and Latin.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chavire Chavire-moi dans tes bras. Sweep me off my feet.
tu chavire Chavire ta tête vers le ciel. Tilt your head towards the sky.
il chavire Il chavire au moindre souffle. He gets overwhelmed at the slightest breeze.
elle chavire Elle chavire en dansant. She sways while dancing.
on chavirons Chavirons sur les vagues. Let’s ride the waves.
nous chavirons Chavirons ensemble vers l’aventure. Let’s embark on an adventure together.
vous chavirez Chavirez votre bateau. Capsize your boat.
ils chavirent Ils chavirent de bonheur. They are overwhelmed with happiness.
elles chavirent Elles chavirent pour leur chef. They are besotted with their chef.

Other Conjugations for Chavirer.

   
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    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chavirer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chavirer – 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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