Impératif tense

ESTHER P.B1Kwiziq community member

Impératif tense

I know that me changes to moi, te changes to toi, what about se? Does it become soi?

Eg: tu m'assieds --> assieds-moi

Tu s'assieds --> assieds-soi??

Asked 3 years ago
Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Esther,

I'm guessing that you are referring to the verb s'asseoir - to sit.

The only three impératif mood forms  are    assois-toi       (assieds)

                                                                        assoyons-nous (asseyons)

                                                                         assoyez-vous (asseyez)

Hope this helps

Jim

Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Jim is correct - there are only 3 forms for the imperative. There are 2 accepted forms of the imperative verb commands for s'ass(e)oir - covered in the attached.

Conjugate reflexive verbs in the imperative mood in French (L'Impératif) - affirmative commands

I can't provide data, or absolutely swear to it, but my experience (which is limited and could be influenced strongly by regional exposure) is that the first listed set of imperatives in the lesson are the more often used group, although both are definitely acceptable.

Impératif tense

I know that me changes to moi, te changes to toi, what about se? Does it become soi?

Eg: tu m'assieds --> assieds-moi

Tu s'assieds --> assieds-soi??

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Clever stuff happening!