Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Introduction to the verb communiquer
The English translation of the French verb “communiquer” is “to communicate.” The infinitive form “communiquer” is pronounced as [kɔ.my.ni.ke].
The verb “communiquer” has its origin in the Latin word “communicare,” which means “to share” or “to make common.” In everyday French, the verb is commonly used to refer to various forms of communication, such as sharing information, talking, or exchanging thoughts and ideas.
In the imparfait tense, “communiquer” is often used to describe ongoing or habitual communication in the past. Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
- Je communiquais souvent avec mes amis par téléphone. (I used to communicate often with my friends by phone.)
- Pendant notre voyage, nous communiquions uniquement en français. (During our trip, we used to communicate only in French.)
- Elle communiquait calmement avec ses collègues lors des réunions. (She used to communicate calmly with her colleagues during meetings.)
These examples demonstrate different contexts where the verb “communiquer” is used to describe past actions or habits of communication in French.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of communiquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | communiquais | Je communiquais avec mes amis. | I was communicating with my friends. |
tu | communiquais | Tu communiquais souvent. | You were communicating often. |
il | communiquait | Il communiquait difficilement. | He was communicating with difficulty. |
elle | communiquait | Elle communiquait avec passion. | She was communicating with passion. |
on | communiquait | On communiquait sans cesse. | We were communicating constantly. |
nous | communiquions | Nous communiquions par email. | We were communicating by email. |
vous | communiquiez | Vous communiquiez efficacement. | You were communicating effectively. |
ils | communiquaient | Ils communiquaient avec enthousiasme. | They were communicating with enthusiasm. |
elles | communiquaient | Elles communiquaient avec confiance. | They were communicating with confidence. |
Other Conjugations for Communiquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
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Communiquer – 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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