L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Introduction to the verb chronométrer
The English translation of the French verb chronométrer is “to time” or “to time with a stopwatch.” It is pronounced as “kroh-noh-mey-tray” in its infinitive form.
The word “chronométrer” is derived from the Greek words “khronos” meaning “time” and “metron” meaning “measure.” It entered the French language in the 19th century and is most commonly used in the context of sports and scientific experiments.
In everyday French, chronométrer is often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative mood used to give commands or make requests. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:
- Chronométrez le temps de cuisson. (Time the cooking time.)
- Ne chronométrez pas votre temps pendant l’examen. (Don’t time yourself during the exam.)
- Chronométrez 10 minutes avant de retourner le gâteau. (Time 10 minutes before flipping the cake.)
Overall, chronométrer is a commonly used verb in French, especially in the sports and scientific fields. It is also used in everyday language to refer to timing or measuring time.
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of chronométrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | chronomètre | Je chronomètre le temps. | I time the duration. |
tu | chronomètre | Tu chronomètres le match. | You time the match. |
il | chronomètre | Il chronomètre la course. | He times the race. |
elle | chronomètre | Elle chronomètre la cuisson. | She times the cooking. |
on | chronomètre | On chronomètre chaque étape. | We time each step. |
nous | chronométrons | Chronométrons ensemble. | Let’s time together. |
vous | chronométrez | Chronométrez votre performance. | Time your performance. |
ils | chronomètrent | Ils chronomètrent leur vitesse. | They time their speed. |
elles | chronomètrent | Elles chronomètrent les concurrents. | They time the competitors. |
Other Conjugations for Chronométrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
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Chronométrer – 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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