The imperative form for regular verbs in the second and third groups
Reminder: The imperative is used to give orders, instructions and advice, and to make requests.
Speak up!
For most verbs in the 2nd and 3rd groups (verbs not ending in -er), the three imperative forms are identical to the present tense, and we simply omit the pronoun:
| Present faire | Imperative faire |
|---|---|
| Tu fais | Fais |
| Nous faisons | Faisons |
| Vous faites | Faites |
| Present prendre | Imperative prendre |
|---|---|
| Tu prends | Prends |
| Nous prenons | Prenons |
| Vous prenez | Prenez |
| Present dire | Imperative dire |
|---|---|
| Tu dis | Dis |
| Nous disons | Disons |
| Vous dites | Dites |
Come right away!
Hold the door for me!
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