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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb fredonner

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The English translation of the French verb fredonner is “to hum” or “to sing softly.” It is pronounced as “freh-doh-nay” in the infinitive form.

The word fredonner comes from the Old French verb fredon, meaning “to sing.” It is derived from the Latin word fridare, meaning “to charm or soothe.” In everyday French, fredonner is used to describe singing or humming a tune in a soft and gentle manner.

In the L’impératif Présent tense, fredonner is used to give a command or make a suggestion to someone. Here are three simple examples of its usage with their English translations:

  1. Fredonne cette chanson avec moi. (Hum this song with me.)
  2. Ne fredonne pas si fort, tu vas réveiller le bébé. (Don’t hum so loudly, you’ll wake the baby.)
  3. Fredonnons une mélodie pour nous calmer. (Let’s hum a melody to calm ourselves down.)

In all three examples, fredonner is used as an imperative verb to give a direct command or suggestion. It is often used in a casual or friendly tone, and can also indicate a sense of comfort or relaxation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je fredonne Je fredonne souvent cette chanson. I often hum this song.
tu fredonnes Fredonnes-tu encore cette musique ? Are you still humming this song?
il fredonne Il fredonne en travaillant. He hums while working.
elle fredonne Elle fredonne une mélodie joyeuse. She hums a cheerful melody.
on fredonne On fredonne en choeur. We hum together.
nous fredonnons Fredonnons ensemble cette chanson. Let’s hum this song together.
vous fredonnez Fredonnez-nous cette chanson. Hum this song for us.
ils fredonnent Ils fredonnent en marchant. They hum while walking.
elles fredonnent Elles fredonnent en cuisinant. They hum while cooking.

Other Conjugations for Fredonner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb fredonner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fredonner – 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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