Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Introduction to the verb branler
The English translation of the French verb “branler” is “to shake” or “to wobble.” The infinitive form, “branler,” is pronounced as [bʁɑ̃.le].
The word “branler” comes from the Latin word “brandulare,” meaning “to move back and forth.” In everyday French, “branler” is used to express various movements or actions characterized by instability, shaking, or wavering.
In the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repetitive past actions, “branler” can be used in the following ways:
- Nous branlions la table en dansant.
(We were shaking/wobbling the table while dancing.) - Le vieil arbre branlait doucement avec le vent.
(The old tree was gently swaying/shaking with the wind.) - Tu branlais ta jambe pendant toute la réunion.
(You were shaking/wobbling your leg during the entire meeting.)
English translations:
- We were shaking the table while dancing.
- The old tree was gently swaying with the wind.
- You were shaking your leg during the entire meeting.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of branler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | branlais | Je branlais la tête. | I was shaking my head. |
tu | branlais | Tu branlais la bouteille. | You were shaking the bottle. |
il | branlait | Il branlait les épaules. | He was shrugging. |
elle | branlait | Elle branlait les hanches. | She was swaying her hips. |
on | branlait | On branlait la clé. | We were shaking the key. |
nous | branlions | Nous branlions les bras. | We were moving our arms. |
vous | branliez | Vous branliez les jambes. | You were shaking your legs. |
ils | branlaient | Ils branlaient les mains. | They were shaking their hands. |
elles | branlaient | Elles branlaient les pieds. | They were shaking their feet. |
Other Conjugations for Branler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb branler
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Branler – 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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