Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Introduction to the verb achalander
The English translation of the French verb “achalander” is “to stock” or “to supply”. The infinitive form “achalander” is pronounced as [a.shɑ.lɑ̃.de].
The word “achalander” has its origins in the Old French word “chalant”, meaning “merchant” or “trader”. It is most often used in everyday French in the imparfait tense to indicate a continuous or ongoing action in the past. The imparfait tense is used to describe habits, repeated actions, or background information in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “achalander” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je l’achalandai chaque matin. (I used to stock it every morning.)
- Nous achalandions le magasin pendant des années. (We used to stock the store for years.)
- Les marchands achalandaient les étagères avec de nouveaux produits. (The merchants were stocking the shelves with new products.)
In these examples, “achalander” is used to describe the continuous action of stocking or supplying something in the past. The imparfait tense provides background information or sets the scene for the main events in the sentence.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of achalander
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | achalandais | J’achalandais le magasin. | I was stocking the store. |
tu | achalandais | Tu achalandais la vitrine. | You were filling the display. |
il | achalandait | Il achalandait la boutique. | He was attracting customers to the shop. |
elle | achalandait | Elle achalandait le rayon. | She was replenishing the aisle. |
on | achalandait | On achalandait le marché. | We were serving the market. |
nous | achalandions | Nous achalandions le stand. | We were managing the stall. |
vous | achalandiez | Vous achalandiez le comptoir. | You were staffing the counter. |
ils | achalandaient | Ils achalandaient le supermarché. | They were marketing the supermarket. |
elles | achalandaient | Elles achalandaient la boutique. | They were promoting the store. |
Other Conjugations for Achalander.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achalander
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Achalander – 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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