Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Introduction to the verb cabiner
The English translation of the French verb “cabiner” is “to confine” or “to lock up.” The infinitive form “cabiner” is pronounced as [ka.bi.ne].
The word “cabiner” comes from the Old French word “cabane,” which means “cabin” or “hut.” It is primarily used in everyday French to express the act of confining or locking up someone or something. This verb is commonly used when referring to imprisoning someone or confining something within a specific space.
Here are three examples of “cabiner” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
- Nous cabinions notre chien dans la maison. (We used to confine our dog in the house.)
- Tu cabinais tes jouets dans le coffre. (You used to lock up your toys in the trunk.)
- Les gardes cabinaients les prisonniers dans des cellules individuelles. (The guards used to confine the prisoners in individual cells.)
Please note that the translations provided are in the imparfait tense to match the French examples, but they may not be the exact translations used in every context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cabiner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cabinai | Je cabinai ma colère. | I contained my anger. |
tu | cabinas | Tu cabinas tes émotions. | You contained your emotions. |
il | cabinait | Il cabinait ses frustrations. | He contained his frustrations. |
elle | cabinait | Elle cabinait sa tristesse. | She contained her sadness. |
on | cabinait | On cabinait nos impatiences. | We contained our impatience. |
nous | cabinions | Nous cabinions nos craintes. | We contained our fears. |
vous | cabiniez | Vous cabiniez vos inquiétudes. | You contained your worries. |
ils | cabinaient | Ils cabinaient leurs colères. | They contained their angers. |
elles | cabinaient | Elles cabinaient leurs frustrations. | They contained their frustrations. |
Other Conjugations for Cabiner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabiner
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Cabiner – 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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