Ouvre la porte.
English: Open the door.
- Language
- French
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Impératifs et demandes
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The imperative gives a direct order, instruction, or invitation.
When to use it
Use it for instructions, directions, advice, and quick commands.
Key forms
- verb (tu/nous/vous forms, no subject)
- Ne + verb + pas (for negative)
- Parle ! / Parlons ! / Parlez !
- Ne mange pas !
Examples
Écoute bien.
English: Listen carefully.
Ne t'inquiète pas.
English: Don't worry.
Veuillez vous asseoir, s'il vous plaît.
English: Please sit down.
Tips
- No subject is used; use the verb form for tu, nous, or vous.
- For -er verbs in the tu form, drop the final -s (e.g., 'Parle !').
- Adding 's'il te plaît' or 's'il vous plaît' makes it more polite.
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