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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb gabionner

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The English translation of the French verb gabionner is “to build with gabions.” The infinitive form of gabionner is pronounced “ga-bee-o-nay.”

The word gabionner comes from the French word “gabion,” which means a wicker basket filled with stones and used as a fortification or as a way to retain soil. Gabions were commonly used in military engineering and construction projects, and the act of constructing with gabions came to be known as gabionner.

In everyday French, the verb gabionner is most often used in the L’impératif Présent (imperative present) tense. This is the tense used to give commands or make suggestions. It is also used to give instructions or directions.

Here are three simple examples of gabionner in the L’impératif Présent tense, with their English translations:

  1. Gabionne la berge pour éviter l’érosion. (Build with gabions on the bank to prevent erosion.)

  2. N’oubliez pas de bien gabionner chaque rangée. (Don’t forget to properly construct each row with gabions.)

  3. Gabionnez fermement pour que la structure soit solide. (Build with gabions firmly so that the structure is strong.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je gabionne Gabionne cette partie du mur. Gabion this part of the wall.
tu gabionne Gabionne soigneusement. Gabion carefully.
il gabionne Il faut qu’il gabionne la rivière. He needs to gabion the river.
elle gabionne Elle gabionne pour renforcer le terrain. She is gabionning to reinforce the ground.
on gabionne On doit gabionner avant la saison des pluies. We must gabion before the rainy season.
nous gabionnons Gabionnons cette zone ensemble. Let’s gabion this area together.
vous gabionnez Gabionnez cette route pour la rendre plus sûre. Gabion this road to make it safer.
ils gabionnent Ils gabionnent pour protéger la côte. They are gabionning to protect the coast.
elles gabionnent Elles gabionnent pour créer des murs de soutènement. They are gabionning to create retaining walls.

Other Conjugations for Gabionner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb gabionner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gabionner – 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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