Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Introduction to the verb blinder
The English translation of the French verb “blinder” is “to blind” or “to shield.” The infinitive form “blinder” is pronounced as “blahn-day.”
The verb “blinder” comes from the Old French word “blindir,” which means “to blind” or “to shield.” It is derived from the Latin word “blindus,” which translates to “blind” or “obscure.”
In everyday French, “blinder” is most often used in the imparfait tense to indicate a continuous or repeated action in the past. It can also be used to describe a habitual action or a state of being in the past.
Here are three simple examples of the usage of “blinder” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Chaque soir, elle blindait les fenêtres pour se protéger de la lumière. (Every evening, she would blind the windows to protect herself from the light.)
- Nous blindions nos yeux pour ne pas être éblouis par le soleil. (We would shield our eyes to not be blinded by the sun.)
- Les parents blindaient la chambre de leur bébé pour qu’il puisse dormir paisiblement. (The parents were shielding their baby’s room so that he could sleep peacefully.)
Note: The English translations provided above are approximate and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of blinder
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | blindais | Je blindais les fenêtres. | I used to blind the windows. |
tu | blindais | Tu blindais la porte. | You used to blind the door. |
il | blindait | Il blindait les vitres. | He used to blind the windows. |
elle | blindait | Elle blindait les rideaux. | She used to blind the curtains. |
on | blindait | On blindait les murs. | We used to blind the walls. |
nous | blindions | Nous blindions les fenêtres. | We used to blind the windows. |
vous | blindiez | Vous blindiez les portes. | You used to blind the doors. |
ils | blindaient | Ils blindaient les vitrines. | They used to blind the shop windows. |
elles | blindaient | Elles blindaient les pièces. | They used to blind the rooms. |
Other Conjugations for Blinder.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinder
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Blinder – 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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