Smarter learning starts now!
Save 30% on annual Premium »

Verb form

Johanna S.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Verb form

In the following example, why does Arrête drop the s in the imperative? I’m blanking out on the rule

This question relates to:French lesson "Using object pronouns le/la/les vs lui/leur in affirmative commands in the imperative mood (L'Impératif) in French"
Asked 6 years ago
Like1Answer2
Share
CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Johanna,

This is just the rule for regular verbs of the first group ending in ER , no rhyme or reason , it's just how it is ....

Take a look at the following lesson which will give you lots of examples -

https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/revision/grammar/conjugate-regular-verbs-in-l-imperatif-imperative

Hope this helps!

Like26 years ago
Share
Johanna S.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
i never knew that. Thanks!
Like06 years ago
Share
Johanna S. asked:

Verb form

In the following example, why does Arrête drop the s in the imperative? I’m blanking out on the rule

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« About it - "y"?In the sentence".....quand on fume....". "On" is translated as "people", I thought that "on" was singular. »
Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Getting that for you now...