Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Introduction to the verb boxer
The English translation of the French verb “boxer” is “to box.” The infinitive form of “boxer” is pronounced as “bok-sey” in French.
The word “boxer” has its origins in the English language and is used in everyday French to refer to the sport of boxing or engaging in boxing activities. It can also be used in a figurative sense to mean “to fight” or “to engage in a physical confrontation.”
Here are three simple examples of using “boxer” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, je boxais tous les jours.
(When I was young, I used to box every day.) -
Nous boxions ensemble pendant notre entraînement.
(We used to box together during our training.) -
Tu boxais très bien avant ton accident.
(You used to box very well before your accident.)
Note: The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, and it often corresponds to English past progressive or used to + infinitive.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of boxer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | boxais | Je boxais tous les jours. | I used to box every day. |
tu | boxais | Tu boxais très bien. | You used to box very well. |
il | boxait | Il boxait dans le club. | He used to box in the club. |
elle | boxait | Elle boxait avec passion. | She used to box with passion. |
on | boxait | On boxait ensemble. | We used to box together. |
nous | boxions | Nous boxions pour nous entraîner. | We used to box to train. |
vous | boxiez | Vous boxiez avec force. | You used to box with strength. |
ils | boxaient | Ils boxaient contre leurs adversaires. | They used to box against their opponents. |
elles | boxaient | Elles boxaient pour se défendre. | They used to box to defend themselves. |
Other Conjugations for Boxer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boxer
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Boxer – 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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