Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Introduction to the verb amordancer
The correct verb form in French is “amadouer.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “amadouer” is ah-mah-doo-eh.
The word “amadouer” originated from the Old French term “amadou,” meaning “tinder” or “kindling.” Over time, it evolved to include the meaning of “softening someone’s resistance” or “winning someone over.” In everyday French, “amadouer” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “amadouer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je l’amadouais avec des compliments.
(I used to win her over with compliments.) - Le vendeur essayait de les amadouer avec des réductions.
(The salesman was trying to soften their resistance with discounts.) - Nous les amadouions en leur offrant des cadeaux.
(We used to win them over by giving them gifts.)
These examples showcase the use of “amadouer” in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing actions or habits in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of amordancer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | amordançais | J’amordançais mal. | I used to dance poorly. |
tu | amordançais | Tu amordançais avec grâce. | You used to dance gracefully. |
il | amordançait | Il amordançait avec passion. | He used to dance with passion. |
elle | amordançait | Elle amordançait en silence. | She used to dance in silence. |
on | amordançait | On amordançait ensemble. | We used to dance together. |
nous | amordancions | Nous amordancions joyeusement. | We used to dance joyfully. |
vous | amordanciez | Vous amordanciez avec élégance. | You used to dance elegantly. |
ils | amordançaient | Ils amordançaient avec talent. | They used to dance with talent. |
elles | amordançaient | Elles amordançaient gracieusement. | They used to dance gracefully. |
Other Conjugations for Amordancer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amordancer
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Amordancer – 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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