Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Introduction to the verb amorcer
The English translation of the French verb “amorcer” is “to initiate” or “to start.” The infinitive form “amorcer” is pronounced as “ah-mor-seh.”
The word “amorcer” has its origins in the Latin word “morsus,” meaning “bite” or “nibble.” In everyday French, “amorcer” is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “amorcer” in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
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J’amorçais la conversation en posant des questions intéressantes.
(I was initiating the conversation by asking interesting questions.) -
Tu amorçais le processus de création en proposant tes idées.
(You were starting the creative process by suggesting your ideas.) -
Ils amorçaient le projet en rassemblant les ressources nécessaires.
(They were initiating the project by gathering the necessary resources.)
In these examples, “amorcer” is used to describe the ongoing action of initiating or starting something in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of amorcer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | amorçais | J’amorçais la pompe. | I was priming the pump. |
tu | amorçais | Tu amorçais le moteur. | You were starting the engine. |
il | amorçait | Il amorçait la conversation. | He was initiating the conversation. |
elle | amorçait | Elle amorçait le processus. | She was initiating the process. |
on | amorçait | On amorçait le changement. | We were initiating the change. |
nous | amorcions | Nous amorcions une révolution. | We were starting a revolution. |
vous | amorciez | Vous amorciez l’action. | You were beginning the action. |
ils | amorçaient | Ils amorçaient le mouvement. | They were starting the movement. |
elles | amorçaient | Elles amorçaient les réformes. | They were initiating the reforms. |
Other Conjugations for Amorcer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amorcer
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Amorcer – 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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