Hi. Does one translate 'I order you' and 'I order from you' in the same way ie. Je vous commande?

Pamela L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Asked 2 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Pamela,

Commander à (qqn) de faire (qch) is the format to direct/tell/order someone to do something.

Otherwise, the verb "commander" is transitive as in "demander" (qch)

Bonne journée

Jim

Like02 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The verb ordonner is a possibility:

Je vous ordonne de vous rendre. -- I order you to surrender.

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