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Imperative

🇬🇧 UK //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv// 🇺🇸 US //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv//

Sens de Imperative

A form of a verb used to give commands or requests.

In simple words: A command or instruction.

Imperative dans une phrase

• Please sit down is an example of an imperative.
• The grammar book explains the imperative mood in detail.
• You need to use the imperative to give clear commands.
• In the sentence 'Close the door,' 'close' is in the imperative.
• Understanding the imperative helps in improving communication.

Comment utiliser Imperative

Use 'imperative' in formal writing about grammar or when giving strong commands. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone command

Memory hint

Think of 'important' - an imperative is important to follow!

Mots liés

Collocations with Imperative

• imperative sentence
• strong imperative
• imperative form

Synonyms for Imperative

• command
• order
• directive
• instruction
• mandate

Opposites of Imperative

• optional
• discretionary

Common mistakes with Imperative

• Confuse with 'imperative mood', which specifically refers to command structures in grammar.
• Use 'imperative' as a noun when it's often an adjective in context.
• Omit context when discussing 'imperative', leading to ambiguity.

Questions fréquentes sur Imperative

Que signifie Imperative?

A command or instruction.

Que signifie Imperative en français ?

A command or instruction.

Quelle est la définition de Imperative?

A form of a verb used to give commands or requests.

Comment utiliser Imperative dans une phrase?

Please sit down is an example of an imperative.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Imperative?

The grammar book explains the imperative mood in detail.

Quels sont les synonymes de Imperative?

Quelques alternatives courantes : command, order, directive, instruction, mandate.

Quel est le contraire de Imperative?

Les sens opposés incluent optional, discretionary.

Quels mots vont avec Imperative?

Il s'associe souvent à imperative sentence, strong imperative, imperative form.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Imperative?

Confuse with 'imperative mood', which specifically refers to command structures in grammar. Use 'imperative' as a noun when it's often an adjective in context. Omit context when discussing 'imperative', leading to ambiguity.

Comment prononce-t-on Imperative?

US: //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv//, UK: //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Imperative est-il formel ou informel?

"Imperative" est formel, il convient donc aux conversations professionnelles, d'affaires ou académiques.

Quand dois-je utiliser Imperative?

Use 'imperative' in formal writing about grammar or when giving strong commands. Avoid in casual conversations.