Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Introduction to the verb balancer
The English translation of the French verb “balancer” is “to swing” or “to balance.” The infinitive form of “balancer” is pronounced as [bah-lahn-seh].
The word “balancer” has its origin in the Latin word “bilanx,” meaning “having two scales.” In everyday French, “balancer” is most often used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated past actions.
Here are three simple examples of the usage of “balancer” in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
- Je balançais sur la balançoire tous les jours. (I used to swing on the swing every day.)
- Tu balançais doucement la corde pour apaiser le bébé. (You used to gently swing the rope to soothe the baby.)
- Ils balançaient leurs bras en dansant. (They used to swing their arms while dancing.)
Note: The translations provided are not literal translations, but rather convey the meaning in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of balancer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | balançais | Je balançais sur la balançoire. | I was swinging on the swing. |
tu | balançais | Tu balançais tes cheveux. | You were swinging your hair. |
il | balançait | Il balançait le bébé dans ses bras. | He was rocking the baby in his arms. |
elle | balançait | Elle balançait au rythme de la musique. | She was swaying to the rhythm of the music. |
on | balançait | On balançait nos jambes du haut du mur. | We were swinging our legs from the top of the wall. |
nous | balancions | Nous balancions les bras en marchant. | We were swinging our arms while walking. |
vous | balanciez | Vous balanciez les clés dans l’air. | You were tossing the keys in the air. |
ils | balançaient | Ils balançaient d’un pied à l’autre. | They were swaying from one foot to the other. |
elles | balançaient | Elles balançaient leurs sacs à dos sur leurs épaules. | They were swinging their backpacks over their shoulders. |
Other Conjugations for Balancer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb balancer
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Balancer – 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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