Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Introduction to the verb cabrer
The English translation of the French verb “cabrer” is “to rear up” or “to buck” (as in when a horse rears up on its hind legs). The infinitive form “cabrer” is pronounced as “kah-bray.”
The word “cabrer” has its origins in the Latin word “caprare,” meaning “to leap like a goat.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “cabrer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Quand j’étais jeune, mon cheval cabrait souvent. (When I was young, my horse would often rear up.)
- Tous les matins, le cheval de mon voisin cabrait bruyamment. (Every morning, my neighbor’s horse would buck loudly.)
- Pendant l’été dernier, les chevaux du ranch cabraient dans le pré. (During last summer, the horses on the ranch would rear up in the meadow.)
Please note that the imparfait tense in French is commonly used to describe ongoing actions or habits in the past, and the translations provided reflect that usage.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cabrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cabrais | Je cabrais le cheval. | I was rearing the horse. |
tu | cabrais | Tu cabrais trop souvent. | You were rearing too often. |
il | cabrait | Il cabrait facilement. | He was rearing easily. |
elle | cabrait | Elle cabrait avec grâce. | She was rearing gracefully. |
on | cabrait | On cabrait en compétition. | We were rearing in competition. |
nous | cabrions | Nous cabrions ensemble. | We were rearing together. |
vous | cabriez | Vous cabriez les chevaux. | You were rearing the horses. |
ils | cabraient | Ils cabraient fréquemment. | They were rearing frequently. |
elles | cabraient | Elles cabraient devant la foule. | They were rearing in front of the crowd. |
Other Conjugations for Cabrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabrer
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Cabrer – About the French Imparfait Tense
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.
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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