L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Introduction to the verb cuisiner
The English translation of the French verb cuisiner is “to cook.” It is pronounced as [kɥi.zi.ne], with the stress on the second syllable.
The word cuisiner comes from the Latin word “coquere,” meaning “to cook.” It entered the French language in the 14th century and has remained a common verb in everyday usage.
In the L’impératif Présent tense, cuisiner is used to give commands or instructions. It is conjugated as “cuisine” for the singular form and “cuisinez” for the plural form. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense:
- Cuisine le dîner maintenant. (Cook dinner now.)
- Cuisinez les légumes à feu doux. (Cook the vegetables on low heat.)
- Cuisine le poulet avec de l’ail et du citron. (Cook the chicken with garlic and lemon.)
In everyday French, cuisiner is used to refer to the act of preparing food, whether it is cooking, baking, or even just assembling a meal. It is a very versatile verb and can be used in various contexts, such as in a recipe, in a restaurant menu, or in a conversation about food. It is also commonly used in expressions such as “cuisiner en famille” (to cook as a family) or “cuisiner avec amour” (to cook with love).
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of cuisiner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | cuisine | Je cuisine beaucoup. | I cook a lot. |
tu | cuisine | Cuisine plus de légumes. | Cook more vegetables. |
il | cuisine | Il cuisine souvent le dîner. | He often cooks dinner. |
elle | cuisine | Elle cuisine des plats délicieux. | She cooks delicious dishes. |
on | cuisinons | Cuisinons ensemble ce soir. | Let’s cook together tonight. |
nous | cuisinons | Cuisinons un repas sain. | Let’s cook a healthy meal. |
vous | cuisinez | Cuisinez pour vos invités. | Cook for your guests. |
ils | cuisinent | Ils cuisinent des spécialités régionales. | They cook regional specialties. |
elles | cuisinent | Elles cuisinent souvent en famille. | They often cook as a family. |
Other Conjugations for Cuisiner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuisiner
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Cuisiner – About the French L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense
Usage
Giving commands
Making requests
Offering advice
Expressing desires
Conjugation Formation
Interactions with other tenses
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