Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Introduction to the verb appareiller
The English translation of the French verb “appareiller” is “to pair” or “to match.” The infinitive form “appareiller” is pronounced as /a.pa.ʁe.je/.
The word “appareiller” originates from the Old French verb “pareillier,” which means “to make equal” or “to match.” It is derived from the Latin word “pariculāre,” meaning “to make equal.” In everyday French, “appareiller” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Nous appareillions nos chaussettes tous les matins.
(We used to pair our socks every morning.) - Pendant les vacances, mes parents appareillaient les vêtements avant de les ranger.
(During the holidays, my parents would match the clothes before putting them away.) - Quand j’étais petite, j’appareillais mes poupées selon leurs couleurs.
(When I was little, I would pair my dolls according to their colors.)
These examples demonstrate how “appareiller” is used to describe habitual or regular actions in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of appareiller
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | appareillais | J’appareillais tôt le matin. | I was setting sail early in the morning. |
tu | appareillais | Tu appareillais avec moi. | You were setting sail with me. |
il | appareillait | Il appareillait vers le sud. | He was setting sail towards the south. |
elle | appareillait | Elle appareillait en silence. | She was setting sail silently. |
on | appareillait | On appareillait ensemble. | We were setting sail together. |
nous | appareillions | Nous appareillions en équipe. | We were setting sail as a team. |
vous | appareilliez | Vous appareilliez avec prudence. | You were setting sail cautiously. |
ils | appareillaient | Ils appareillaient rapidement. | They were setting sail quickly. |
elles | appareillaient | Elles appareillaient discrètement. | They were setting sail discreetly. |
Other Conjugations for Appareiller.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appareiller
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Appareiller – 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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