Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Introduction to the verb chronométrer
The English translation of the French verb “chronométrer” is “to time” or “to measure the time.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “chronométrer” is [kʁɔ.nɔ.me.tʁe].
The word “chronométrer” has originated from the combination of the Greek word “khronos” meaning “time” and the French word “métrer” meaning “to measure.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate the action of timing or measuring the duration of an event or an activity.
Examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:
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Nous chronométrions chaque tour de piste pendant l’entraînement.
(We used to time each lap during the training.) -
Pendant nos expériences, nous chronométrions la réaction chimique toutes les dix secondes.
(During our experiments, we would time the chemical reaction every ten seconds.) -
Chaque matin, je chronométrais combien de temps je mettais pour me préparer.
(Every morning, I used to time how long it took me to get ready.)
English translations:
- We used to time each lap during the training.
- During our experiments, we would time the chemical reaction every ten seconds.
- Every morning, I used to time how long it took me to get ready.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of chronométrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | chronométrais | Je chronométrais la course. | I was timing the race. |
tu | chronométrais | Tu chronométrais chaque tour. | You were timing each lap. |
il | chronométrait | Il chronométrait les concurrents. | He was timing the competitors. |
elle | chronométrait | Elle chronométrait les performances. | She was timing the performances. |
on | chronométrait | On chronométrait les épreuves. | We were timing the events. |
nous | chronométrions | Nous chronométrions les étapes. | We were timing the stages. |
vous | chronométriez | Vous chronométriez les équipes. | You were timing the teams. |
ils | chronométraient | Ils chronométraient les records. | They were timing the records. |
elles | chronométraient | Elles chronométraient les essais. | They were timing the trials. |
Other Conjugations for Chronométrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chronométrer
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Chronométrer – 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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