Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Introduction to the verb cabrioler
The English translation of the French verb “cabrioler” is “to frolic” or “to prance.” The infinitive form of “cabrioler” is pronounced as “ka-bree-oh-lay.”
The word “cabrioler” comes from the noun “cabriole,” which means “a caper” or “a leap.” It originated from the Italian word “capriola,” which also means “a caper” or “a leap.”
In everyday French, the verb “cabrioler” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, je cabriolais dans le jardin tous les jours.
(When I was young, I used to frolic in the garden every day.) -
Les enfants cabriolaient joyeusement sur le trampoline.
(The children were frolicking happily on the trampoline.) -
Pendant les vacances, nous cabriolions sur la plage toute la journée.
(During the holidays, we used to prance on the beach all day.)
Please note that the translations provided here are simple interpretations and may vary based on the context and intended meaning.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cabrioler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cabriolais | Je cabriolais dans la prairie. | I was frolicking in the meadow. |
tu | cabriolais | Tu cabriolais joyeusement. | You were frolicking happily. |
il | cabriolait | Il cabriolait avec ses amis. | He was frolicking with his friends. |
elle | cabriolait | Elle cabriolait comme un enfant. | She was frolicking like a child. |
on | cabriolait | On cabriolait dans les rues. | We were frolicking in the streets. |
nous | cabriolions | Nous cabriolions au parc. | We were frolicking in the park. |
vous | cabrioliez | Vous cabrioliez avec élégance. | You were frolicking gracefully. |
ils | cabriolaient | Ils cabriolaient joyeusement. | They were frolicking happily. |
elles | cabriolaient | Elles cabriolaient dans la cour. | They were frolicking in the courtyard. |
Other Conjugations for Cabrioler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrioler
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Cabrioler – 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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