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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désamorcer

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The English translation of désamorcer is “to defuse” or “to disarm.” It is pronounced “day-za-mor-say.”

Désamorcer comes from the French words “dés” meaning “un-” and “amorce” meaning “fuse.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of removing or disabling a fuse or explosive device. It can also be used more figuratively to mean to calm down or diffuse a tense situation.

Three simple examples of désamorcer in L’impératif Présent tense are:

  1. Désamorcez la bombe avant qu’il ne soit trop tard! (Defuse the bomb before it’s too late!)
  2. Désamorcez la tension en parlant calmement. (Defuse the tension by speaking calmly.)
  3. Désamorce cette dispute tout de suite! (Defuse this argument right away!)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désamorce Désamorce cette bombe maintenant. Disarm this bomb now.
tu désamorces Désamorces le piège avec précaution. Disarm the trap carefully.
il désamorce Il désamorce la situation tendue. He defuses the tense situation.
elle désamorce Elle désamorce les conflits entre ses amis. She resolves conflicts between her friends.
on désamorçons Désamorçons le conflit avant qu’il ne dégénère. Let’s defuse the conflict before it escalates.
nous désamorçons Désamorçons cette crise ensemble. Let’s defuse this crisis together.
vous désamorcez Désamorcez toutes les bombes de la zone. Disarm all the bombs in the area.
ils désamorcent Ils désamorcent les tensions diplomatiques. They defuse diplomatic tensions.
elles désamorcent Elles désamorcent les conflits avec patience. They resolve conflicts with patience.

Other Conjugations for Désamorcer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désamorcer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Désamorcer – 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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