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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb compiler

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The English translation of the French verb compiler is “to compile.” This verb is pronounced as “kom-pee-leh” in its infinitive form.

The word “compiler” comes from the Latin verb “compilare” which means “to plunder, to gather together.” In French, it is used to refer to the action of gathering or putting together different elements or data in order to create a single document or a program.

In everyday French, the verb compiler is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative mood used to give commands or instructions.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. Compilez ces fichiers avant de les envoyer. – Compile these files before sending them.
  2. N’oubliez pas de compiler le code avant de l’exécuter. – Don’t forget to compile the code before running it.
  3. Compilons toutes les informations dans un seul rapport. – Let’s compile all the information into one report.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je compile Compile le code avant de l’exécuter. Compile the code before running it.
tu compile Compile tes idées avant de les présenter. Compile your ideas before presenting them.
il compile Il compile ses notes pour son examen. He compiles his notes for his exam.
elle compile Elle compile ses recherches pour son projet. She compiles her research for her project.
on compile On compile tous les résultats ensemble. We compile all the results together.
nous compilons Compilons toutes nos données avant de les analyser. Let’s compile all our data before analyzing it.
vous compilez Compilez vos fichiers avant de les envoyer. Compile your files before sending them.
ils compilent Ils compilent les informations pour leur rapport. They are compiling the information for their report.
elles compilent Elles compilent les données pour leur présentation. They are compiling the data for their presentation.

Other Conjugations for Compiler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compiler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Compiler – 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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