French Meaning of imperative

impératif

Other French words related to impératif

Definitions and Meaning of imperative in English

Wordnet

imperative (n)

a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

some duty that is essential and urgent

Wordnet

imperative (a)

requiring attention or action

relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Webster

imperative (a.)

Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.

Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order.

Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.

Webster

imperative (n.)

The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.

FAQs About the word imperative

impératif

a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior, some duty that is essential and urgent, requiring attention or action, relating to verb

obligatoire,titulaire,Obligatoire,nécessaire,requis,urgent,essentiel,nécessaire,Obligatoire,Primordial

discrétionnaire,au choix,facultatif,inutile,volontaire,choisi,insignifiant,sans importance,indésirable,Dispensable

imperatival => impératif, imperate => ordonner, imperant => empereur, impeopling => remplir de gens, impeopled => peuplé,