NEGATIVE COMMANDS:
Ne soyons pas en retard. Let’s not be late. Ne parle pas ! Don't speak! N'oublions pas les livres. Let's not forget the books. N'ayez jamais peur. Never be afraid. IIMPERATIVE OF -ER VERBS
All -er verbs follow this pattern:
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The pronouns me and te change to the stressed pronouns moi and toi...
Lève-toi ! - Get up! Parlez-moi ! - Talk to me! Dis-moi ! - Tell me! But not in the negative form: Ne te lève pas! Ne me dis pas ça! WITH DIRECT AND INDIRECT OBJECT PRONOUNS
Ne le regarde pas. Don’t look at him. Mangez-les ! - Eat them! Parle-lui. Talk to him. WITH ADVERBIAL PRONOUNS (y et en)
The final s is maintained for euphony : Par exemple… Vas-y ! Go away! Manges-en. Eat some. Retournes-y. Go back there IRREGULAR IMPERATIVE Of course, there are always some irregular verbs to keep you on your toes. The imperative has four:
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IMPERATIVE Use the Imperative form in SPEECHES, GUIDES of recommendations / instructions and BROCHURES giving advice.
Some verbs do not exist in the imperative mood: devoir, pouvoir, falloir, pleuvoir |
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