Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb architecturer

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Introduction to the verb architecturer

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The English translation of the French verb “architecturer” is “to architect.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “architecturer” is ahr-kih-tehk-tyuh-ray.

“Architecturer” is derived from the noun “architecte” (architect) and the suffix “-er” which is used to form verbs. It is primarily used in everyday French as a transitive verb to describe the action of designing or planning architectural structures.

Here are three examples of “architecturer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Je l’architecturais avec soin. (I used to carefully architect it.)
  2. Tu architecturais des bâtiments modernes. (You used to architect modern buildings.)
  3. Ils architecturaient des maisons écologiques. (They used to architect eco-friendly houses.)

Please note that the imparfait tense in English is often translated using the past continuous tense (“used to” + verb) to convey the ongoing or repeated nature of the action in the past.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of architecturer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je architecturais J’architecturais des plans. I was designing plans.
tu architecturais Tu architecturais de nouveaux bâtiments. You were architecturing new buildings.
il architecturait Il architecturait des maisons écologiques. He was architecturing eco-friendly houses.
elle architecturait Elle architecturait des projets urbains. She was architecturing urban projects.
on architecturait On architecturait des espaces publics. We were architecturing public spaces.
nous architecturions Nous architecturions des immeubles. We were architecturing buildings.
vous architecturiez Vous architecturiez des complexes résidentiels. You were architecturing residential complexes.
ils architecturaient Ils architecturaient des gratte-ciel. They were architecturing skyscrapers.
elles architecturaient Elles architecturaient des bâtiments historiques. They were architecturing historical buildings.

Other Conjugations for Architecturer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Architecturer – 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.

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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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