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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb imperméabiliser

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The English translation of the French verb imperméabiliser is “to waterproof.” It is pronounced “ahn-pehr-may-ah-bee-lee-zay.”

The word imperméabiliser is derived from the French word “imperméable,” meaning “waterproof.” It is a combination of the prefix “im-” (meaning “not”) and the verb “permeabiliser” (meaning “to make permeable”). Imperméabiliser is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of making something water-resistant or waterproof.

In the L’impératif Présent tense, imperméabiliser is used in commands, requests, or instructions. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. Imperméabilisez votre veste avant de sortir sous la pluie. (Waterproof your jacket before going out in the rain.)
  2. N’oubliez pas d’imperméabiliser vos chaussures de randonnée avant la prochaine excursion. (Don’t forget to waterproof your hiking shoes before the next excursion.)
  3. Imperméabilisons notre terrasse pour éviter les infiltrations d’eau. (Let’s waterproof our terrace to avoid water leaks.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je imperméabilise Je t’invite à imperméabiliser ton sac. I invite you to waterproof your bag.
tu imperméabilise Impermeabilise ton manteau avant de sortir. Waterproof your coat before going out.
il imperméabilise Il faut imperméabiliser le toit. We need to waterproof the roof.
elle imperméabilise Elle a décidé d’imperméabiliser ses chaussures. She decided to waterproof her shoes.
on imperméabilise On devrait imperméabiliser nos vêtements pour la randonnée. We should waterproof our clothes for the hike.
nous imperméabilisons Imperméabilisons nos tentes avant le camping. Let’s waterproof our tents before camping.
vous imperméabilisez Il est recommandé d’imperméabiliser votre terrasse pour prolonger sa durée de vie. It is recommended to waterproof your deck to extend its lifespan.
ils imperméabilisent Ils doivent imperméabiliser leur maison avant la saison des pluies. They need to waterproof their house before the rainy season.
elles imperméabilisent Elles ont décidé d’imperméabiliser leurs vestes pour l’hiver. They decided to waterproof their jackets for the winter.

Other Conjugations for Imperméabiliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb imperméabiliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   

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Imperméabiliser – 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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