L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Introduction to the verb fortifier
The English translation of the French verb fortifier is “to fortify.” The infinitive form, fortifier, is pronounced as “for-tee-fee-yay.”
The word fortifier comes from the Latin word “fortis,” meaning strong or brave. It entered the French language in the 14th century and is derived from the word “fort,” meaning strong or fortified.
In everyday French, fortifier is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative mood used for giving commands or making requests. It is conjugated as follows:
- Tu fortifie (fortify)
- Nous fortifions (let’s fortify)
- Vous fortifiez (fortify)
Example 1: Fortifie ta position ! (Fortify your position!)
Example 2: Fortifions nos défenses ! (Let’s fortify our defenses!)
Example 3: Fortifiez vos esprits ! (Fortify your spirits!)
English translations:
Example 1: Strengthen your position!
Example 2: Let’s strengthen our defenses!
Example 3: Fortify your spirits!
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of fortifier
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | fortifie | Fortifie-moi contre les dangers. | Strengthen me against the dangers. |
tu | fortifie | Fortifie-toi avant le match. | Strengthen yourself before the game. |
il | fortifie | Il fortifie ses muscles en faisant du sport. | He strengthens his muscles by playing sports. |
elle | fortifie | Elle se fortifie avec de la nourriture saine. | She strengthens herself with healthy food. |
on | fortifie | On doit se fortifier pour faire face à l’adversité. | We must strengthen ourselves to face adversity. |
nous | fortifions | Fortifions notre relation. | Let’s strengthen our relationship. |
vous | fortifiez | Fortifiez votre système immunitaire. | Strengthen your immune system. |
ils | fortifient | Ils fortifient leurs positions. | They are strengthening their positions. |
elles | fortifient | Elles doivent se fortifier pour passer l’hiver. | They must strengthen themselves to get through the winter. |
Other Conjugations for Fortifier.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fortifier
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Fortifier – About the French L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense
Usage
Giving commands
Making requests
Offering advice
Expressing desires
Conjugation Formation
Interactions with other tenses
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