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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb coopter

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The English translation of the French verb coopter is “to co-opt.” It is pronounced as “koh-op-tay” in its infinitive form.

The word “coopter” comes from the French noun “cooptation,” meaning “co-option” or “co-optation,” which itself comes from the Latin word “cooptare” meaning “to choose, elect, or add to.” In everyday French, the verb “coopter” is most commonly used in its transitive form, meaning to select or elect someone to join a group or organization.

Here are three simple examples of how “coopter” is used in the imperative present tense:

  1. “Coopte-le dans notre équipe.” (Co-opt him into our team.)
  2. “Ne me cooptez pas sans me consulter.” (Don’t co-opt me without consulting me.)
  3. “Cooptons de nouveaux membres pour notre association.” (Let’s co-opt new members for our association.)

In these examples, the verb “coopter” is used to give a command or suggestion to select or elect someone to join a group or organization. The English translations also reflect this use of the verb in the imperative present tense.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je coopte Je coopte des membres pour notre équipe. I am co-opting members for our team.
tu coopte Tu peux coopter tes amis. You can co-opt your friends.
il coopte Il coopte souvent de nouveaux membres. He often co-opts new members.
elle coopte Elle coopte des collaborateurs de confiance. She co-opts trusted collaborators.
on coopte On peut coopter des membres de la communauté. We can co-opt members of the community.
nous cooptons Cooptons des experts pour notre projet. Let’s co-opt experts for our project.
vous cooptez Cooptez de nouveaux membres pour notre équipe. Co-opt new members for our team.
ils cooptent Ils cooptent des associés. They are co-opting associates.
elles cooptent Elles cooptent les membres les plus qualifiés. They are co-opting the most qualified members.

Other Conjugations for Coopter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coopter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Coopter – 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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