Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb ankyloser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb ankyloser

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The English translation of the French verb “ankyloser” is “to stiffen/to become stiff.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “awn-kee-loh-zay.”

The word “ankyloser” has its origins in the Greek language, derived from the term “ankulos” meaning “bent” or “crooked.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or habitual past actions.

Three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations, are:

  1. Chaque matin, je m’ankylosais en me levant.
    (Every morning, I would stiffen as I got up.)

  2. Quand il faisait froid, mes mains s’ankylosaient.
    (When it was cold, my hands would become stiff.)

  3. Pendant l’hiver, mon père s’ankylosait après avoir travaillé toute la journée.
    (During the winter, my father would grow stiff after working all day.)

Please note that these translations are not literal, but rather capture the meaning and context of the sentences in English.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of ankyloser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je ankylosais J’ankylosais après l’effort. I was stiff after exercising.
tu ankylosais Tu ankylosais souvent. You were often stiff.
il ankylosait Il ankylosait à cause de son âge. He was stiff due to his age.
elle ankylosait Elle ankylosait après une longue marche. She was stiff after a long walk.
on ankylosait On ankylosait après une blessure. We were stiff after an injury.
nous ankylosions Nous ankylosions facilement. We were easily getting stiff.
vous ankylosiez Vous ankylosiez pendant l’hiver. You were getting stiff during the winter.
ils ankylosaient Ils ankylosaient après l’exercice. They were stiff after exercising.
elles ankylosaient Elles ankylosaient après une longue journée. They were stiff after a long day.

Other Conjugations for Ankyloser.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ankyloser – 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.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

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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