Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Introduction to the verb authentiquer
The English translation of the French verb “authentiquer” is “to authenticate.” The infinitive form, “authentiquer,” is pronounced as oh-tah-teh-nee-kay.
The word “authentiquer” has its origins in the Latin word “authenticus,” meaning “genuine” or “original.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in its infinitive or conjugated forms to refer to the act of verifying or certifying the authenticity of something. It is often used in legal, administrative, or official contexts.
Examples of “authentiquer” in the imparfait tense:
- Nous authentiquions les documents avant de les transmettre. (We used to authenticate the documents before sending them.)
- Les agents d’immigration authentiquaient les passeports des voyageurs. (The immigration officers used to authenticate the passports of the travelers.)
- Elle authentiquait chaque œuvre d’art avant de la mettre en vente. (She used to authenticate each artwork before putting it up for sale.)
English translations:
- We used to authenticate the documents before sending them.
- The immigration officers used to authenticate the passports of the travelers.
- She used to authenticate each artwork before putting it up for sale.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of authentiquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | authentiquais | J’authentiquais le document. | I was authenticating the document. |
tu | authentiquais | Tu authentiquais ton identité. | You were authenticating your identity. |
il | authentiquait | Il authentiquait les informations. | He was authenticating the information. |
elle | authentiquait | Elle authentiquait ses sources. | She was authenticating her sources. |
on | authentiquait | On authentiquait les transactions. | We were authenticating the transactions. |
nous | authentiquions | Nous authentiquions les factures. | We were authenticating the invoices. |
vous | authentiquiez | Vous authentiquiez les signatures. | You were authenticating the signatures. |
ils | authentiquaient | Ils authentiquaient les documents. | They were authenticating the documents. |
elles | authentiquaient | Elles authentiquaient les preuves. | They were authenticating the evidence. |
Other Conjugations for Authentiquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb authentiquer
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Authentiquer – 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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