Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Introduction to the verb bitumer
The English translation of the French verb “bitumer” is “to asphalt” or “to tar.” The infinitive form “bitumer” is pronounced as “bee-tyoo-may.”
The verb “bitumer” comes from the noun “bitume,” which originates from the Latin word “bitumen,” meaning “pitch” or “tar.” In everyday French, “bitumer” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “bitumer” used in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
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Nous bitumions les routes de notre quartier.
(We used to asphalt the roads in our neighborhood.) -
Pendant l’été, ils bitumaient les rues de la ville.
(During the summer, they would asphalt the streets of the city.) -
Tu bitumais régulièrement les allées de ton jardin.
(You used to regularly tar the pathways in your garden.)
Note: The imparfait tense in English is usually translated as “used to + verb” or “would + verb” to depict past habits or ongoing actions.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bitumer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bitumais | Je bitumais la route. | I was tarring the road. |
tu | bitumais | Tu bitumais les trottoirs. | You were tarring the sidewalks. |
il | bitumait | Il bitumait la piste cyclable. | He was tarring the bike lane. |
elle | bitumait | Elle bitumait l’allée. | She was tarring the driveway. |
on | bitumait | On bitumait les parkings. | We were tarring the parking lots. |
nous | bitumions | Nous bitumions les routes principales. | We were tarring the main roads. |
vous | bitumiez | Vous bitumiez les autoroutes. | You were tarring the highways. |
ils | bitumaient | Ils bitumaient les rues. | They were tarring the streets. |
elles | bitumaient | Elles bitumaient les chemins. | They were tarring the paths. |
Other Conjugations for Bitumer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bitumer
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Bitumer – 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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