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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb gonder

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The English translation of the French verb gonder is “to send.” It is pronounced as “gon-day” in its infinitive form.

The language origin of gonder can be traced back to the Old French word “gonde,” meaning “hinge” or “bolt.” Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of “sending” something off or “opening the door” for something to leave.

In everyday French, gonder is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the command form of the verb. In this tense, it is used to give direct orders or instructions.

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

  1. Gondez cette lettre immédiatement. (Send this letter immediately.)
  2. Gonde-leur un email pour confirmer l’heure de la réunion. (Send them an email to confirm the time of the meeting.)
  3. Ne gondez pas de colis fragiles par la poste. (Do not send fragile packages by mail.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je gonde Gonde-moi tes problèmes. Tell me about your problems.
tu gonde Gonde ton frère pour moi. Tell your brother for me.
il gonde Il gonde trop souvent. He complains too often.
elle gonde Elle gonde depuis des heures. She has been complaining for hours.
on gonde On gonde toujours pour rien. We always complain about nothing.
nous gondons Gondons-lui des cadeaux. Let’s give him some gifts.
vous gondez Gondez-moi vos idées. Share your ideas with me.
ils gondent Ils gondent leur travail. They complain about their work.
elles gondent Elles gondent de la nourriture. They are complaining about the food.

Other Conjugations for Gonder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb gonder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Gonder – 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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