The imperative is used to convey a command, suggestion, request or instruction. Learn about the differences between these different variations on the verb form.
An explanation of how the imperative form of a verb is used to order or instruct someone to do something
The imperative is a used to convey a command, suggestion, request or instruction, for example:
To form the imperative, drop the tu, vous or nous and keep the verb in the present tense:
With -er verbs, take the final -s off the tu form of the verb:
With reflexive verbs in the tu form, the te changes to toi, but you must add a hyphen:
If you want to suggest doing something, use the imperative form of nous: