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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb détremper

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The English translation of the French verb détremper is “to soak” or “to moisten.” The infinitive form is pronounced as [de-tʁɑ̃.pe] with the stress on the second syllable.

The word détremper comes from the Latin word “temperare,” meaning “to mix.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in its infinitive form as a synonym for “to soak” or “to moisten,” and can also be used in the sense of “to dilute” or “to weaken.” It is often used in cooking to describe the process of mixing or soaking ingredients, but can also be used in other contexts, such as describing the weather or the effects of emotions on a person.

Examples of détremper in L’impératif Présent tense:

  1. Détrempe la pâte avant de la mettre au four. (Soak the dough before putting it in the oven.)

  2. N’oublie pas de détremper tes biscuits dans le lait avant de les manger. (Don’t forget to soak your cookies in milk before eating them.)

  3. Il faut détremper la peinture pour obtenir la bonne consistance. (You need to dilute the paint to get the right consistency.)

In these examples, détremper is used in its literal sense of “to soak” or “to dilute.” However, it can also be used in a figurative sense, as in the sentence “Il faut détremper ses propos pour ne pas blesser les autres” (You need to soften your words to avoid hurting others).

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je détrempe Détrempe cette pâte. Mix this dough.
tu détrempe Détrempe moins d’eau. Use less water.
il détrempe Il détrempe souvent sa brosse dans l’eau. He often dips his brush in water.
elle détrempe Elle détrempe sa biscotte dans son café. She dips her biscuit in her coffee.
on détrempe On détrempe la sauce avec du vin. We dilute the sauce with wine.
nous détrempons Détrempons cette colle ensemble. Let’s mix this glue together.
vous détrempez Détrempez ces céréales dans du lait. Soak these cereal in milk.
ils détrempent Ils détrempent leur thé avec du sucre. They dilute their tea with sugar.
elles détrempent Elles détrempent leur masque avec de l’eau. They dilute their mask with water.

Other Conjugations for Détremper.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détremper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Détremper – 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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