Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Introduction to the verb amidonner
The English translation of the French verb “amidonner” is “to starch.” The infinitive form “amidonner” is pronounced as “ah-mee-doh-nay.”
The word “amidonner” has its origin in the French noun “amidon,” meaning “starch.” It is most often used in everyday French in the imparfait tense to describe repeated or ongoing actions in the past.
Examples of “amidonner” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
- Je amidonnais mes chemises tous les dimanches. (I used to starch my shirts every Sunday.)
- Tu amidonnais toujours tes nappes avant de les ranger. (You used to always starch your tablecloths before putting them away.)
- Les couturières amidonnaient les cols des chemises pour les rendre plus rigides. (The seamstresses used to starch the shirt collars to make them stiffer.)
Note: The imparfait tense is used to refer to actions that occurred in the past, without mentioning a specific beginning or end, or actions that were ongoing or habitual in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of amidonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | amidonnais | J’amidonnais mes chemises. | I was starching my shirts. |
tu | amidonnais | Tu amidonnais ta robe. | You were starching your dress. |
il | amidonnait | Il amidonnait son col. | He was starching his collar. |
elle | amidonnait | Elle amidonnait sa jupe. | She was starching her skirt. |
on | amidonnait | On amidonnait nos nappes. | We were starching our tablecloths. |
nous | amidonnions | Nous amidonnions nos vêtements. | We were starching our clothes. |
vous | amidonniez | Vous amidonniez vos chemisiers. | You were starching your blouses. |
ils | amidonnaient | Ils amidonnaient leurs chemises. | They were starching their shirts. |
elles | amidonnaient | Elles amidonnaient leurs jupes. | They were starching their skirts. |
Other Conjugations for Amidonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amidonner
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Amidonner – 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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