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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb en approcher

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The English translation of the French verb en approcher is “to approach” or “to get closer to.” It is pronounced as “awn ah-praw-shay.”

En approcher is a combination of the preposition “en,” meaning “in” or “on,” and the verb “approcher,” which comes from the Latin word “appropiare,” meaning “to draw near.” It is considered a regular verb in French, following the same conjugation patterns as other -er verbs.

In everyday French, en approcher is often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative (command) form of the verb. This tense is used to give direct orders or instructions to someone. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with their English translations.

  1. Approche-toi de moi. (Get closer to me.)
  2. En approchant du feu, fais attention à ne pas te brûler. (When approaching the fire, be careful not to burn yourself.)
  3. N’approchez pas de la clôture électrique. (Don’t get close to the electric fence.)

In these examples, en approcher is used to indicate physically moving closer to someone or something. However, it can also be used figuratively to mean “to come near to” or “to approach a subject or topic.” For example: “Nous allons en approcher dans notre prochaine réunion.” (We will approach this in our next meeting.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je approche Approche doucement. Approach slowly.
tu approches Approches de moi. Come closer to me.
il approche Il approche du but. He is getting closer to the goal.
elle approche Elle approche de la retraite. She is approaching retirement.
on approche On approche de la fin. We are approaching the end.
nous approchons Approchons-nous du feu. Let’s get closer to the fire.
vous approchez Approchez-vous de la porte. Get closer to the door.
ils approchent Ils approchent du sommet. They are approaching the summit.
elles approchent Elles approchent de la ville. They are getting closer to the city.

Other Conjugations for En Approcher.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb en approcher
   

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en approcher
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en approcher
   

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

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en approcher
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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En Approcher – 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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