Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Introduction to the verb braquer
The English translation of the French verb “braquer” is “to aim,” “to point,” or “to hold up” (in the sense of pointing a weapon). The infinitive form, “braquer,” is pronounced as [bra-keh].
The language origin of “braquer” can be traced back to the Old Provençal word “bracar,” meaning “to stretch,” “to tighten,” or “to aim.” It later evolved into the French verb “braquer” with similar meanings. In everyday French, “braquer” is commonly used to express the act of directing or aiming something, both literally and figuratively.
When used in the imparfait tense, “braquer” describes ongoing or repeated actions in the past. Here are three simple examples of “braquer” in the imparfait tense and their English translations:
- J’braquais la caméra sur la scène. (I used to aim the camera at the stage.)
- Tu braquais ton regard vers le ciel étoilé. (You used to gaze towards the starry sky.)
- Ils braquaient leurs armes sur les otages. (They were pointing their weapons at the hostages.)
Note: The translations provided are just to convey the general meaning; the precise translation may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of braquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | braquais | Je braquais la caméra. | I was pointing the camera. |
tu | braquais | Tu braquais le pistolet. | You were pointing the gun. |
il | braquait | Il braquait la banque. | He was robbing the bank. |
elle | braquait | Elle braquait le projecteur. | She was pointing the spotlight. |
on | braquait | On braquait les jumelles. | We were pointing the binoculars. |
nous | braquions | Nous braquions le projecteur. | We were pointing the spotlight. |
vous | braquiez | Vous braquiez la caméra. | You were pointing the camera. |
ils | braquaient | Ils braquaient la banque. | They were robbing the bank. |
elles | braquaient | Elles braquaient le pistolet. | They were pointing the gun. |
Other Conjugations for Braquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braquer
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Braquer – 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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