Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Introduction to the verb bronzer
The English translation of the French verb “bronzer” is “to tan.” The infinitive form “bronzer” is pronounced as [bʁɔ̃.ze].
The verb “bronzer” comes from the French noun “bronzage,” which means “tan” or “bronze color.” Its origin can be traced back to the Latin word “brundisium,” which referred to a type of reddish or brownish color.
In everyday French, the verb “bronzer” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe past habitual or ongoing actions. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, je bronza is souvent à la plage.
(When I was young, I used to tan often at the beach.) -
Pendant les vacances d’été, tu te bronza is tous les jours.
(During the summer vacation, you would tan every day.) -
Nous bronza ions tranquillement sous le soleil de midi.
(We used to tan peacefully under the midday sun.)
Note: The English translations of the examples may slightly vary to convey the intended meaning.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bronzer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bronzais | Je bronzais sur la plage. | I was tanning on the beach. |
tu | bronzais | Tu bronzais facilement. | You were tanning easily. |
il | bronzait | Il bronzait pendant des heures. | He was tanning for hours. |
elle | bronzait | Elle bronzait chaque été. | She was tanning every summer. |
on | bronzait | On bronzait ensemble. | We were tanning together. |
nous | bronzions | Nous bronzions au soleil. | We were tanning in the sun. |
vous | bronziez | Vous bronziez intensément. | You were tanning intensely. |
ils | bronzaient | Ils bronzaient sans protection. | They were tanning without protection. |
elles | bronzaient | Elles bronzaient en maillot de bain. | They were tanning in swimsuits. |
Other Conjugations for Bronzer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bronzer
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Bronzer – 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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