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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb comparer

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The English translation of the French verb comparer is “to compare.” It is pronounced as “kohm-pah-rer” in its infinitive form.

Comparer comes from the Latin word “comparare,” meaning “to pair together.” In everyday French, it is primarily used to express the act of comparing two or more things. It can also be used in figurative contexts, such as comparing ideas or situations.

In the L’impératif Présent tense, comparer is used to give a command or instruction. Here are three simple examples of its usage:

  1. Comparez ces deux tableaux avant de prendre une décision. (Compare these two charts before making a decision.)
  2. Ne compare pas ta vie à celle des autres. (Don’t compare your life to others.)
  3. Comparons les prix avant d’acheter quoi que ce soit. (Let’s compare prices before buying anything.)

In these examples, the verb comparer is conjugated in the imperative form to give a command or instruction. The subject pronoun is omitted as it is implied by the verb ending, -ez.

In summary, comparer is a common French verb derived from Latin that is used to express the act of comparing. In the L’impératif Présent tense, it is used to give commands or instructions. Its usage is versatile and can be applied in various contexts.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je compare Compare les deux options. Compare the two options.
tu compare Compare ta vie à la mienne. Compare your life to mine.
il compare Il compare les prix avant d’acheter. He compares prices before buying.
elle compare Elle compare toujours avant de prendre une décision. She always compares before making a decision.
on compare On compare souvent les restaurants avant d’y aller. We often compare restaurants before going.
nous comparons Comparons nos résultats avec ceux des autres. Let’s compare our results with those of others.
vous comparez Comparez les différentes offres avant de choisir. Compare the different offers before choosing.
ils comparent Ils comparent les différentes cultures. They compare different cultures.
elles comparent Elles comparent leurs vêtements avant de les acheter. They compare their clothes before buying them.

Other Conjugations for Comparer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb comparer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Comparer – 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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