Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Introduction to the verb capoter
The English translation of the French verb “capoter” is “to flip out” or “to go crazy.” The infinitive form “capoter” is pronounced as [ka-poh-tey].
The word “capoter” has its origins in the Quebec French language, and it is commonly used in everyday French vocabulary, particularly in Quebec. It is an informal verb that expresses an intense reaction or overblown emotional response. In the imparfait tense, “capoter” is used to describe repeated or ongoing actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of the usage of “capoter” in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
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Quand j’étais enfant, je capotais à chaque fois que mes parents me refusaient quelque chose.
(When I was a child, I used to flip out every time my parents refused me something.) -
Chaque fois qu’il perdait un match, il capotait complètement.
(Every time he lost a game, he would completely flip out.) -
Nous capotions régulièrement lors des embouteillages sur la route.
(We used to go crazy regularly during traffic jams on the road.)
Note: It’s important to mention that “capoter” is a colloquial term and should be used in appropriate informal contexts.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of capoter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | capotais | Je capotais souvent. | I used to freak out often. |
tu | capotais | Tu capotais facilement. | You used to freak out easily. |
il | capotait | Il capotait tout le temps. | He used to freak out all the time. |
elle | capotait | Elle capotait pour rien. | She used to freak out for no reason. |
on | capotait | On capotait ensemble. | We used to freak out together. |
nous | capotions | Nous capotions souvent. | We used to freak out often. |
vous | capotiez | Vous capotiez rapidement. | You used to freak out quickly. |
ils | capotaient | Ils capotaient fréquemment. | They used to freak out frequently. |
elles | capotaient | Elles capotaient pour tout. | They used to freak out about everything. |
Other Conjugations for Capoter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capoter
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Capoter – 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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