Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Introduction to the verb alléguer
The English translation of the French verb “alléguer” is “to allege” or “to assert.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “alléguer” is /a.le.ɡe/.
The word “alléguer” originated from the Latin word “allegare,” which means “to bring forward as evidence” or “to assert.” In everyday French, “alléguer” is often used in the imparfait tense to express an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “alléguer” in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
- Elle alléguait toujours son innocence. (She would always allege her innocence.)
- Ils alléguaient que c’était impossible. (They used to allege that it was impossible.)
- Je t’alléguais toujours mes raisons. (I would always allege my reasons to you.)
In these examples, the verb “alléguer” is used to express the act of asserting or alleging something in an ongoing or repeated manner in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of alléguer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | alléguais | J’alléguais des preuves. | I alleged evidence. |
tu | alléguais | Tu alléguais ton innocence. | You alleged your innocence. |
il | alléguait | Il alléguait des circonstances atténuantes. | He alleged extenuating circumstances. |
elle | alléguait | Elle alléguait des raisons personnelles. | She alleged personal reasons. |
on | alléguait | On alléguait un malentendu. | We alleged a misunderstanding. |
nous | alléguions | Nous alléguions notre droit. | We alleged our right. |
vous | alléguiez | Vous alléguiez des faits. | You alleged facts. |
ils | alléguaient | Ils alléguaient un complot. | They alleged a conspiracy. |
elles | alléguaient | Elles alléguaient des abus. | They alleged abuse. |
Other Conjugations for Alléguer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alléguer
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Alléguer – 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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