Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Introduction to the verb associer
The English translation of the French verb “associer” is “to associate” or “to link.” The infinitive form “associer” is pronounced as “ah-so-see-ey.”
The verb “associer” originates from the Latin word “associare,” meaning “to join together.” In everyday French, “associer” is commonly used to express the action of linking or connecting things, ideas, or people. It can also imply the act of combining or associating two or more elements.
Here are three examples of “associer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, j’associais toujours le rouge au feu. (When I was a child, I would always associate red with fire.)
- Ils associaient souvent les deux entreprises pour leurs projets commerciaux. (They would often associate the two companies for their business projects.)
- Tu t’associais à moi dans toutes mes aventures. (You used to associate yourself with me in all my adventures.)
Note: The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, emotions or states of being, or to set the scene in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of associer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | associais | J’associais les couleurs. | I was associating the colors. |
tu | associais | Tu associas les idées. | You were associating the ideas. |
il | associait | Il associait les mots. | He was associating the words. |
elle | associait | Elle associait les images. | She was associating the images. |
on | associait | On associait les concepts. | We were associating the concepts. |
nous | associions | Nous associions les informations. | We were associating the information. |
vous | associiez | Vous associiez les personnes. | You were associating the people. |
ils | associaient | Ils associaient les objets. | They were associating the objects. |
elles | associaient | Elles associaient les idées. | They were associating the ideas. |
Other Conjugations for Associer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb associer
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Associer – 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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