Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Introduction to the verb empoigner
The English translation of the French verb “empoigner” is “to grab” or “to seize.” The infinitive form, “empoigner,” is pronounced as [ɑ̃.pwa.ɲe].
The word “empoigner” originated from the Old French verb “poingner” or “poigner,” which meant “to grab” or “to clutch.” It is most often used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which expresses ongoing or repeated actions in the past. The imparfait tense is commonly used to describe background information, set the scene, or express habitual actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of using “empoigner” in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
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Je l’empoignais fermement avant de commencer la lutte.
(I would grab him tightly before starting the fight.) -
Il m’empoignait fréquemment lorsque nous étions enfants.
(He would often grab me when we were children.) -
Nous les empoignions tous les jours pour les empêcher de s’échapper.
(We would grab them every day to prevent them from escaping.)
Please note that the translations provided are not precise, as the imparfait tense can have various translations depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of empoigner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | empoignais | J’empoignais le volant. | I was gripping the steering wheel. |
tu | empoignais | Tu empoignais la batte. | You were gripping the bat. |
il | empoignait | Il empoignait son adversaire. | He was gripping his opponent. |
elle | empoignait | Elle empoignait le couteau. | She was gripping the knife. |
on | empoignait | On empoignait la situation. | We were gripping the situation. |
nous | empoignions | Nous empoignions nos valises. | We were gripping our suitcases. |
vous | empoigniez | Vous empoigniez le problème. | You were gripping the problem. |
ils | empoignaient | Ils empoignaient leur arme. | They were gripping their weapon. |
elles | empoignaient | Elles empoignaient les rênes. | They were gripping the reins. |
Other Conjugations for Empoigner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empoigner
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Empoigner – 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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