Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb accrocher

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The English translation of the French verb “accrocher” is “to hang” or “to hook.” The infinitive form “accrocher” is pronounced as [a.kʁɔ.ʃe] in French.

The word “accrocher” originates from the Old French word “acrochier,” which means “to hook.” It is commonly used in everyday French to express actions related to hanging or hooking objects, as well as figurative meanings like catching someone’s attention or understanding.

Here are three examples of how “accrocher” is used in the imparfait tense:

  1. Quand j’étais jeune, j’accrochais toujours mes affiches au mur.
    English translation: When I was young, I used to hang my posters on the wall.

  2. Pendant les vacances d’été, nous accrochions nos hamacs entre les arbres.
    English translation: During the summer holidays, we would hang our hammocks between the trees.

  3. Il y avait un tableau accroché au-dessus du canapé dans le salon.
    English translation: There was a painting hanging above the couch in the living room.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of accrocher

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je accrochais J’accrochais ma veste au porte-manteau. I was hanging my jacket on the coat rack.
tu accrochais Tu accrochais des tableaux au mur. You were hanging paintings on the wall.
il accrochait Il accrochait son manteau dans l’entrée. He was hanging his coat in the hallway.
elle accrochait Elle accrochait des rideaux à la fenêtre. She was hanging curtains on the window.
on accrochait On accrochait des photos au mur. We were hanging pictures on the wall.
nous accrochions Nous accrochions des guirlandes dans la salle. We were hanging garlands in the room.
vous accrochiez Vous accrochiez des clés au porte-clés. You were hanging keys on the keychain.
ils accrochaient Ils accrochaient leurs manteaux au vestiaire. They were hanging their coats in the cloakroom.
elles accrochaient Elles accrochaient des écharpes au crochet. They were hanging scarves on the hook.

Other Conjugations for Accrocher.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accrocher

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Accrocher – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

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Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

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

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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