Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Introduction to the verb architecturer
The English translation of the French verb “architecturer” is “to architect.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “architecturer” is ahr-kih-tehk-tyuh-ray.
“Architecturer” is derived from the noun “architecte” (architect) and the suffix “-er” which is used to form verbs. It is primarily used in everyday French as a transitive verb to describe the action of designing or planning architectural structures.
Here are three examples of “architecturer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je l’architecturais avec soin. (I used to carefully architect it.)
- Tu architecturais des bâtiments modernes. (You used to architect modern buildings.)
- Ils architecturaient des maisons écologiques. (They used to architect eco-friendly houses.)
Please note that the imparfait tense in English is often translated using the past continuous tense (“used to” + verb) to convey the ongoing or repeated nature of the action in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of architecturer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | architecturais | J’architecturais des plans. | I was designing plans. |
tu | architecturais | Tu architecturais de nouveaux bâtiments. | You were architecturing new buildings. |
il | architecturait | Il architecturait des maisons écologiques. | He was architecturing eco-friendly houses. |
elle | architecturait | Elle architecturait des projets urbains. | She was architecturing urban projects. |
on | architecturait | On architecturait des espaces publics. | We were architecturing public spaces. |
nous | architecturions | Nous architecturions des immeubles. | We were architecturing buildings. |
vous | architecturiez | Vous architecturiez des complexes résidentiels. | You were architecturing residential complexes. |
ils | architecturaient | Ils architecturaient des gratte-ciel. | They were architecturing skyscrapers. |
elles | architecturaient | Elles architecturaient des bâtiments historiques. | They were architecturing historical buildings. |
Other Conjugations for Architecturer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer
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Architecturer – 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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