Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Introduction to the verb cadastrer
The English translation of the French verb “cadastrer” is “to survey” or “to map out.” The infinitive form “cadastrer” is pronounced as [ka-da-stre].
The word “cadastrer” originated from the French noun “cadastre,” which comes from the Provençal word “cadastro.” This Provençal term is derived from the Latin word “capitaster,” meaning “register” or “title deed.” In everyday French, “cadastrer” is most often used in the imparfait tense.
Here are three examples of “cadastrer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Nous cadastrions les nouveaux terrains tous les mois.
(We used to survey/map out the new plots of land every month.) -
Tu cadastrais les bâtiments abandonnés dans le quartier.
(You used to survey/map out the abandoned buildings in the neighborhood.) -
Les géomètres cadastraient les frontières des propriétés.
(The surveyors used to map out the boundaries of the properties.)
Please note that the translations provided are not literal but capture the meaning appropriately in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cadastrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cadastrais | Je cadastrais les terrains. | I used to survey the lands. |
tu | cadastrais | Tu cadastrais les propriétés. | You used to survey the properties. |
il | cadastrait | Il cadastrait la région. | He used to survey the region. |
elle | cadastrait | Elle cadastrait les bâtiments. | She used to survey the buildings. |
on | cadastrait | On cadastrait les zones. | We used to survey the areas. |
nous | cadastrions | Nous cadastrions les quartiers. | We used to survey the neighborhoods. |
vous | cadastriez | Vous cadastriez les rues. | You used to survey the streets. |
ils | cadastriaient | Ils cadastriaient les villes. | They used to survey the cities. |
elles | cadastriaient | Elles cadastriaient les provinces. | They used to survey the provinces. |
Other Conjugations for Cadastrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
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Cadastrer – 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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