Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Introduction to the verb bancher
The English translation of the French verb “bancher” is “to plug in” or “to connect.”
The infinitive form of “bancher” is pronounced as “bahn-shay.”
The word “bancher” originates from the French noun “une banche,” which refers to a wooden plank traditionally used in construction. The verb “bancher” evolved from the idea of connecting or plugging something into a supporting structure.
In everyday French, “bancher” in the imparfait tense is commonly used to describe a repeated or ongoing action in the past. It is often used to express the act of plugging in or connecting something in a continuous or habitual manner.
Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:
- Je banchais mon ordinateur tous les soirs. (I used to plug in my computer every evening.)
- Tu banchais ta guitare avant chaque concert. (You used to plug in your guitar before every concert.)
- Nous banchions la télévision pour regarder nos émissions préférées. (We used to plug in the television to watch our favorite shows.)
English translations:
- I used to plug in my computer every evening.
- You used to plug in your guitar before every concert.
- We used to plug in the television to watch our favorite shows.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bancher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | banchais | Je banchais le câble. | I was plugging in the cable. |
tu | banchais | Tu banchais la prise. | You were plugging in the plug. |
il | banchait | Il banchait l’appareil. | He was plugging in the device. |
elle | banchait | Elle banchait la lampe. | She was plugging in the lamp. |
on | banchait | On banchait l’équipement. | We were plugging in the equipment. |
nous | banchions | Nous banchions les fils. | We were plugging in the wires. |
vous | banchiez | Vous banchiez la télévision. | You were plugging in the television. |
ils | banchaient | Ils banchaient les appareils. | They were plugging in the devices. |
elles | banchaient | Elles banchaient les prises. | They were plugging in the plugs. |
Other Conjugations for Bancher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bancher
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Bancher – 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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