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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb clamper

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The English translation of the French verb clamper is “to clamp.” It is pronounced “kla-mpey.”

The word clamper comes from the French word “clamper,” which means “to seize or hold tightly.” It is derived from the Latin word “clāmpāre,” meaning “to fasten.”

In everyday French, the verb clamper is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative form used for giving commands or orders. It is used to tell someone to clamp or hold something tightly.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in L’impératif Présent tense:

  1. Clampe-le bien fort ! (Clamp it tightly!)
  2. Clampons ensemble pour plus de force ! (Let’s clamp together for more strength!)
  3. N’oublie pas de bien clamper le tuyau. (Don’t forget to clamp the pipe tightly.)

In each of these examples, the verb clamper is used to give a command or instruction to hold something tightly. This verb is commonly used in everyday French when working with tools, machinery, or objects that need to be held or secured in place.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je clamp Je ne sais pas comment je dois clamper cela. I don’t know how I should clamp that.
tu clamp Tu peux clamper le tuyau. You can clamp the hose.
il clamps Il clamps les billets. He clamps the tickets.
elle clamp Elle doit clamper ses valises. She needs to clamp her suitcases.
on clamp On va clamper nos vélos ici. We will clamp our bikes here.
nous clampons Clampons nos mains ensemble. Let’s clamp our hands together.
vous clampez Clampez vos dossiers avant de partir. Clamp your files before leaving.
ils clampent Ils ont l’habitude de clampent leurs véhicules. They usually clamp their vehicles.
elles clampent Elles sont en train de clampent leur tente. They are currently clamping their tent.

Other Conjugations for Clamper.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Clamper – 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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