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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb fermenter

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The English translation of the French verb fermenter is “to ferment.” It is pronounced as “fehr-mahn-teh.”

The word “fermenter” comes from the Latin word “fermentare,” meaning “to leaven” or “to ferment.” In French, it is a regular -er verb, and in everyday usage, it is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative form used to give orders or commands.

Here are three simple examples of how fermenter is used in everyday French in the L’impératif Présent tense:

  1. Fermentez la pâte pendant une heure avant de la faire cuire. (Ferment the dough for an hour before baking it.)
  2. N’oubliez pas de fermenter le vin avant de le boire. (Don’t forget to let the wine ferment before drinking it.)
  3. Fermentez le lait pendant 24 heures pour obtenir du yaourt. (Let the milk ferment for 24 hours to make yogurt.)

Note: In English, the imperative form is typically formed using the base form of the verb without any added endings, while in French, the imperative form is formed differently for each pronoun. In the above examples, “fermentez” is the imperative form for the pronoun “vous” (you). “Fermente” is used for the pronoun “tu” (you – singular) and “fermentons” is used for the pronoun “nous” (we). These forms are not always interchangeable and must be used correctly based on the intended subject of the sentence.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je fermente Fermente les légumes pendant une semaine. Ferment the vegetables for a week.
tu fermente Fermente ton propre vin. Ferment your own wine.
il fermente Il fermente de la bière dans sa cave. He is fermenting beer in his cellar.
elle fermente Elle fermente du kimchi coréen. She is fermenting Korean kimchi.
on fermente On fermente différents types de fromage. We ferment different types of cheese.
nous fermentons Fermentons ensemble cette nouvelle recette. Let’s ferment this new recipe together.
vous fermentez Fermentez le vin à la perfection. Ferment the wine to perfection.
ils fermentent Ils fermentent du yaourt maison. They are fermenting homemade yogurt.
elles fermentent Elles fermentent des légumes pour l’hiver. They are fermenting vegetables for the winter.

Other Conjugations for Fermenter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fermenter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Fermenter – 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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