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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb copuler

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The English translation of the French verb copuler is “to copulate” or “to have sexual intercourse.” It is pronounced “koh-pyoo-lay.”

The language origin of copuler can be traced back to the Latin word “copulare,” which means “to join together.” It was first used in French in the 16th century to refer to the physical act of joining two things together, and it gradually took on a more specific meaning of sexual intercourse. In modern French, it is still used primarily in a sexual context.

In the L’impératif Présent tense, copuler is most often used as a command or order, usually in an informal or intimate setting. It is also commonly used in a sarcastic or mocking tone to suggest that the listener is behaving in a promiscuous manner.

Here are three simple examples of copuler used in the L’impératif Présent tense, with their respective English translations:

  1. Copule avec moi ce soir. (Copulate with me tonight.)
  2. Ne copule pas avec n’importe qui. (Don’t copulate with just anyone.)
  3. Allez, copulez comme des lapins ! (Come on, copulate like rabbits!)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je copule Je copule avec mon partenaire. I copulate with my partner.
tu copule Copule avec passion. Copulate with passion.
il copule Il copule fréquemment. He copulates frequently.
elle copule Elle copule pour se détendre. She copulates to relax.
on copule On copule en secret. We copulate in secret.
nous copulons Copulons ensemble. Let’s copulate together.
vous copulez Copulez sans retenue. Copulate without inhibition.
ils copulent Ils copulent pour le plaisir. They copulate for pleasure.
elles copulent Elles copulent avec leurs amants. They copulate with their lovers.

Other Conjugations for Copuler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copuler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Copuler – 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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