adhérez

Adhérer is a French verb meaning to join, to become a member of an organization, or to adhere to a belief or principle. The form adhérez corresponds to two grammatical uses: the present indicative for the subject vous (vous adhérez) and the imperative form used to give a command or invitation (Adhérez à notre association).

Etymology and forms: Adhérer comes from Latin adhaerere, meaning to cling to. Related nouns include adhésion (membership or adhesion) and adhérent (a member, a supporter). The present tense forms include j’adhère, tu adhères, il adhère, nous adhérons, vous adhérez, ils adhèrent, with adhérez serving as the vous-form in both indicative and imperative moods.

Usage notes: The verb is typically used with the preposition à when referring to joining or supporting something, as in adhérer à une cause, adhérer à un parti, or adhérer à une règle. In the context of membership, one speaks of l’adhérent (the member) and de l’adhésion (the act or state of joining). The sense can be literal (becoming a member) or figurative (adhering to a doctrine or policy). Adhérer should not be confused with adhesive meanings; terms such as adhérence or adhésif pertain to sticking substances or material properties.

Examples: Adhérez à notre newsletter. Elle adhère à plusieurs associations. L’adhésion est gratuite pour les étudiants.

This concise overview covers the common meanings, related forms, and typical usage of the form adhérez in French.