Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Introduction to the verb absorber
The English translation of the French verb “absorber” is “to absorb.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “absorber” in French is [ab.sɔʁ.be].
The word “absorber” comes from the Latin word “absorbēre,” which means “to swallow up.” In everyday French, “absorber” is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated past actions.
Here are three examples of “absorber” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
- Je lisais un livre et j’absorbais chaque mot. (I was reading a book and absorbing every word.)
- Ils étudiaient ensemble et absorbaient les connaissances. (They were studying together and absorbing knowledge.)
- Nous mangions lentement et nous absorbions les saveurs. (We were eating slowly and absorbing the flavors.)
In each of these examples, the imparfait tense is used to describe a continuous or repeated action in the past, emphasizing the ongoing nature of absorption.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of absorber
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | absorbais | J’absorbais les connaissances. | I was absorbing knowledge. |
tu | absorbais | Tu absorbais rapidement. | You were absorbing quickly. |
il | absorbait | Il absorbait les informations. | He was absorbing information. |
elle | absorbait | Elle absorbait lentement. | She was absorbing slowly. |
on | absorbait | On absorbait les expériences. | We were absorbing experiences. |
nous | absorbions | Nous absorbions les nouvelles idées. | We were absorbing new ideas. |
vous | absorbiez | Vous absorbiez les détails. | You were absorbing the details. |
ils | absorbaient | Ils absorbaient les règles. | They were absorbing the rules. |
elles | absorbaient | Elles absorbaient les leçons. | They were absorbing the lessons. |
Other Conjugations for Absorber.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb absorber
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Absorber – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
For regular -er verbs:
For regular -ir verbs
For regular -re verbs
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Description of Past Habits
Background Information
Mental and Emotional States
It’s employed to express emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations in the past. For example: “J’étais content quand il est arrivé.” (I was happy when he arrived.)
Ongoing Actions
Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
Conditional
Si Clauses
Narration
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