L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Introduction to the verb chiquer
The English translation of the French verb chiquer is “to chew” or “to masticate.” It is pronounced “shee-kay” in the infinitive form.
The word “chiquer” comes from the Latin word “ciccum,” meaning “to munch.” It first appeared in French in the 16th century. In everyday French, “chiquer” is most often used in the imperative present tense, which is used for giving commands or orders.
Examples of “chiquer” in the imperative present tense:
- “Chiquez doucement” – “Chew slowly”
- “Ne chique pas la gomme en classe” – “Don’t chew gum in class”
- “Chiquons ensemble” – “Let’s chew together”
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of chiquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | chique | Chique moins, c’est mauvais pour la santé. | Chew less, it’s bad for your health. |
tu | chique | Chique du chewing-gum. | Chew gum. |
il | chique | Il chique souvent à cause du stress. | He often chews because of stress. |
elle | chique | Elle chique pour arrêter de fumer. | She chews to quit smoking. |
on | chique | On chique la cocaïne. | We sniff cocaine. |
nous | chiquons | Chiquons ensemble. | Let’s chew together. |
vous | chiquez | Chiquez avant de prendre l’avion. | Chew before taking the plane. |
ils | chiquent | Ils chiquent de la gomme. | They are chewing gum. |
elles | chiquent | Elles chiquent des noix. | They are chewing nuts. |
Other Conjugations for Chiquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chiquer
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Chiquer – About the French L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense
Usage
Giving commands
Making requests
Offering advice
Expressing desires
Conjugation Formation
Interactions with other tenses
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