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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb endetter

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The English translation of the French verb endetter is “to get into debt” or “to put in debt.” It is pronounced as “ahn-deh-tay.”

The word “endetter” comes from the French word “dette” which means “debt.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate the action of becoming indebted or owing money to someone.

In the L’impératif Présent tense, endetter is used as a command or request. Here are three examples of its usage with the respective English translations:

  1. Endette-toi avec prudence. (Get into debt cautiously.)
  2. N’endettez pas vos amis. (Don’t put your friends in debt.)
  3. Endettez-vous si vous en avez besoin. (Put yourself in debt if you need to.)

The verb endetter can also be used in other tenses and moods, such as the present tense (il endette – he is getting into debt) or the subjunctive mood (qu’ils s’endettent – that they get into debt). However, in everyday French, it is most commonly used in the imperative tense as a request or command.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je endette Endette-toi le moins possible. Don’t get into too much debt.
tu endette N’endette pas tes parents. Don’t put your parents in debt.
il endette Il s’endette pour son entreprise. He’s getting into debt for his company.
elle endette Elle s’endette pour ses études. She’s getting into debt for her studies.
on endette On s’endette pour acheter une maison. We’re getting into debt to buy a house.
nous endettons Endettons-nous ensemble ! Let’s get in debt together!
vous endettez Endettez-vous avec précaution. Get into debt carefully.
ils endettent Ils s’endettent pour voyager. They get into debt to travel.
elles endettent Elles s’endettent pour leurs achats. They get into debt for their purchases.

Other Conjugations for Endetter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endetter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Endetter – 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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