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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb coffrer

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The English translation of the French verb coffrer is “to box up” or “to crate.” The infinitive form of coffrer is pronounced as “kof-rey.”

The word coffrer comes from the Old French word “cofrer,” which means “to close in or enclose.” It is derived from the Latin word “confringere,” which means “to break down” or “to enclose.”

In everyday French, coffrer is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative form used to give commands or instructions. This tense is used to give direct orders or requests, and it is commonly used in recipes, instructions, or when giving directions.

Some examples of how coffrer is used in the L’impératif Présent tense are:

  1. Coffre les objets fragiles avant de les ranger dans le carton. (Box up fragile items before putting them in the box.)

  2. Coffrons les documents importants avant de les envoyer par courrier. (Let’s crate the important documents before sending them by mail.)

  3. Coffrez les cadeaux avant de les emballer. (Box the gifts before wrapping them.)

In these examples, coffrer is used as a command or request in a group or to specific individuals. The verb is conjugated differently depending on the subject, but the imperative form remains the same.

Overall, coffrer is a versatile verb that can be used in many situations, but it is primarily used in the L’impératif Présent tense to give clear and direct instructions.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je coffre Coffre tous tes souvenirs. Keep all your memories.
tu coffre Coffre tes affaires avant de partir. Pack your things before leaving.
il coffre Il coffre toujours ses documents importants. He always keeps his important documents.
elle coffre Elle coffre ses bijoux dans un coffre-fort. She keeps her jewelry in a safe.
on coffre On coffre nos bagages dans la voiture. We put our luggage in the car.
nous coffrons Coffrons nos vêtements dans la valise. Let’s pack our clothes in the suitcase.
vous coffrez Coffrez bien vos objets de valeur. Make sure to keep your valuables safe.
ils coffrent Ils coffrent leurs souvenirs dans une boîte. They put their memories in a box.
elles coffrent Elles coffrent leurs secrets dans leur journal intime. They keep their secrets in their diary.

Other Conjugations for Coffrer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Coffrer – 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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