Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Introduction to the verb attarder
The English translation of the French verb “attarder” is “to linger” or “to delay.” The infinitive form of attarder is pronounced as [a.taʁ.de].
The word “attarder” has its origins in the Latin word “tardus,” meaning slow or late. In everyday French, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. The imparfait tense is often used to set the scene or provide background information.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:
- Je m’attardais souvent au parc – I used to linger often in the park.
- Nous nous attardions toujours chez notre grand-mère – We would always linger at our grandmother’s place.
- Les élèves s’attardaient en classe après les cours – The students would linger in the classroom after school.
Note: The English translations may vary based on the context, as the imparfait can have different interpretations in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of attarder
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | m’attardais | Je m’attardais souvent. | I used to linger often. |
tu | t’attardais | Tu t’attardais devant la vitrine. | You used to linger in front of the window. |
il | s’attardait | Il s’attardait au café. | He used to linger at the café. |
elle | s’attardait | Elle s’attardait dans le parc. | She used to linger in the park. |
on | s’attardait | On s’attardait à la bibliothèque. | We used to linger at the library. |
nous | nous attardions | Nous nous attardions à table. | We used to linger at the table. |
vous | vous attardiez | Vous vous attardiez souvent. | You used to linger often. |
ils | s’attardaient | Ils s’attardaient dans la rue. | They used to linger in the street. |
elles | s’attardaient | Elles s’attardaient devant le magasin. | They used to linger in front of the store. |
Other Conjugations for Attarder.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attarder
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Attarder – 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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