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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dorer

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The English translation of the French verb dorer is “to gild” or “to cover in gold.” It is pronounced as “do-ray” in the infinitive form.

The language origin of dorer can be traced back to the Latin word “deaurare” which means “to gild” or “to cover with gold.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used in the L’impératif Présent (imperative present) tense, which is used to give commands or orders.

Three simple examples of its usage in this tense are:

  1. Dorez le gâteau avant de le servir. (Gild the cake before serving it.)
  2. Dorez vos cheveux avec ce spray pour un effet brillant. (Gild your hair with this spray for a shiny effect.)
  3. Dore la statue avec ce pinceau pour lui donner un aspect luxueux. (Gild the statue with this brush to give it a luxurious look.)

In these examples, dorer is used to give instructions or commands to someone, using the imperative form. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts related to adding a layer of gold or gold-like material to an object.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dore Je dore mes cheveux chaque matin. I blow dry my hair every morning.
tu dore Dore tes gâteaux avant de les servir. Brown your cakes before serving them.
il dore Il dore son pain pour le rendre plus croustillant. He browns his bread to make it more crispy.
elle dore Elle dore ses ongles avec du vernis. She paints her nails with nail polish.
on dorons Dorons notre peau avec de l’huile d’olive. Let’s tan our skin with olive oil.
nous dorez Dorez votre photo avant de l’imprimer. Enhance your photo before printing it.
vous dorent Dorent votre dîner avant de le servir. Brown your dinner before serving it.
ils dorent Ils dorent leur peau sur la plage. They tan their skin on the beach.
elles dorent Elles dorent leurs crêpes pour les rendre croustillantes. They brown their crepes to make them crispy.

Other Conjugations for Dorer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dorer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dorer – 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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