Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Introduction to the verb appliquer
The English translation of the French verb “appliquer” is “to apply.” The infinitive form of “appliquer” is pronounced as ah-plee-kay.
The verb “appliquer” originated from the Latin word “applicare,” meaning “to attach” or “to join.” In everyday French, “appliquer” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “appliquer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je lui appliquais toujours de la crème solaire.
(I always applied sunscreen to her.) - Pendant mes études, j’appliquais les méthodes d’apprentissage que j’avais apprises.
(During my studies, I applied the learning methods I had learned.) - Nous appliquions les règles strictes de l’entreprise.
(We applied the strict rules of the company.)
Please note that the translations provided are just one possible interpretation, and the context may influence the precise translation.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of appliquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | appliquais | J’appliquais la crème. | I was applying the cream. |
tu | appliquais | Tu appliquais les règles. | You were applying the rules. |
il | appliquait | Il appliquait la peinture. | He was applying the paint. |
elle | appliquait | Elle appliquait la méthode. | She was applying the method. |
on | appliquait | On appliquait les principes. | We were applying the principles. |
nous | appliquions | Nous appliquions les consignes. | We were applying the instructions. |
vous | appliquiez | Vous appliquiez la stratégie. | You were applying the strategy. |
ils | appliquaient | Ils appliquaient les techniques. | They were applying the techniques. |
elles | appliquaient | Elles appliquaient les connaissances. | They were applying the knowledge. |
Other Conjugations for Appliquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
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Appliquer – About the French Imparfait Tense
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
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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