Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Introduction to the verb blinquer
The English translation of the French verb “blinquer” is “to sparkle” or “to shine.” The infinitive form of blinquer is pronounced as “blanh-kay.”
The word “blinquer” originated from the Old French term “bloquier” which meant “to shine brightly.” It is often used in everyday French to describe something that is shining or sparkling, both literally and figuratively.
Here are three examples of the usage of “blinquer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Les étoiles brillaient dans le ciel et la mer blinquait. (The stars were shining in the sky, and the sea was sparkling.)
- J’admirais les bijoux qui blinquaient dans la vitrine. (I was admiring the jewelry that was sparkling in the display case.)
- Les projecteurs blinquaient sur la scène, créant une atmosphère magique. (The spotlights were sparkling on the stage, creating a magical atmosphere.)
In these examples, “blinquer” is used to describe the shining or sparkling of stars, sea, jewelry, and spotlights, enhancing the imagery and setting the tone in each sentence.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of blinquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | blinquais | Je blinquais des yeux. | I used to blink my eyes. |
tu | blinquais | Tu blinquais souvent. | You used to blink frequently. |
il | blinquait | Il blinquait discrètement. | He used to blink discreetly. |
elle | blinquait | Elle blinquait les yeux. | She used to blink her eyes. |
on | blinquait | On blinquait rapidement. | We used to blink quickly. |
nous | blinquions | Nous blinquions en rythme. | We used to blink in rhythm. |
vous | blinquiez | Vous blinquiez des cils. | You used to blink your eyelashes. |
ils | blinquaient | Ils blinquaient souvent. | They used to blink frequently. |
elles | blinquaient | Elles blinquaient de surprise. | They used to blink in surprise. |
Other Conjugations for Blinquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer
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Blinquer – 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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