Introduction
The verb "commander" is used in French when referring to ordering services or goods. It is an essential verb in everyday transactions, whether you're at a restaurant, shopping online, or requesting a service.
Conjugation of "Commander"
Present Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | commande |
| Tu | commandes |
| Il/Elle/On | commande |
| Nous | commandons |
| Vous | commandez |
| Ils/Elles | commandent |
Imperfect Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | commandais |
| Tu | commandais |
| Il/Elle/On | commandait |
| Nous | commandions |
| Vous | commandiez |
| Ils/Elles | commandaient |
Future Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | commanderai |
| Tu | commanderas |
| Il/Elle/On | commandera |
| Nous | commanderons |
| Vous | commanderez |
| Ils/Elles | commanderont |
Perfect Tense (Passé Composé)
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | ai commandé |
| Tu | as commandé |
| Il/Elle/On | a commandé |
| Nous | avons commandé |
| Vous | avez commandé |
| Ils/Elles | ont commandé |
Pluperfect Tense (Plus-que-parfait)
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | avais commandé |
| Tu | avais commandé |
| Il/Elle/On | avait commandé |
| Nous | avions commandé |
| Vous | aviez commandé |
| Ils/Elles | avaient commandé |
Future Perfect Tense (Futur Antérieur)
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | aurai commandé |
| Tu | auras commandé |
| Il/Elle/On | aura commandé |
| Nous | aurons commandé |
| Vous | aurez commandé |
| Ils/Elles | auront commandé |
Conditional Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | commanderais |
| Tu | commanderais |
| Il/Elle/On | commanderait |
| Nous | commanderions |
| Vous | commanderiez |
| Ils/Elles | commanderaient |
Conditional Perfect Tense (Conditionnel Passé)
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | aurais commandé |
| Tu | aurais commandé |
| Il/Elle/On | aurait commandé |
| Nous | aurions commandé |
| Vous | auriez commandé |
| Ils/Elles | auraient commandé |
Subjunctive Tense
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | commande |
| Tu | commandes |
| Il/Elle/On | commande |
| Nous | commandions |
| Vous | commandiez |
| Ils/Elles | commandent |
Subjunctive Perfect Tense (Passé du Subjonctif)
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|
| Je | aie commandé |
| Tu | aies commandé |
| Il/Elle/On | ait commandé |
| Nous | ayons commandé |
| Vous | ayez commandé |
| Ils/Elles | aient commandé |
Usage Examples
Present Tense
Imperfect Tense
- Il commandait souvent en ligne.
- He used to order online often.
Future Tense
- Nous commanderons des fleurs pour l'anniversaire.
- We will order flowers for the birthday.
Perfect Tense
- Ils ont commandé un nouveau livre.
Conditional Tense
- Tu commanderais une boisson si tu avais soif.
- You would order a drink if you were thirsty.
Subjunctive Tense
- Il faut que vous commandiez avant demain.
- It's necessary that you order before tomorrow.
Key Points
- "Commander" is used to indicate the act of ordering, whether it be food, products, or services.
- The verb follows regular conjugation patterns for -er verbs.
- Common in both formal and informal settings, making it a versatile verb in daily French communication.
Related Vocabulary
- Une commande: An order
- Un client: A customer
- Un service: A service
- Un produit: A product
- Livraison: Delivery
