Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Introduction to the verb cacher
The English translation of the French verb “cacher” is “to hide.” The infinitive form of “cacher” is pronounced as “ka-shey.”
The verb “cacher” comes from the Old French word “cachier,” which itself derives from the Latin word “coacticare” meaning “to secure.” In everyday French, “cacher” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe an ongoing action or a habitual action in the past.
Here are three examples of “cacher” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
- Je cachais mes jouets sous mon lit. (I used to hide my toys under my bed.)
- Nous cachions nos bonbons dans le placard. (We were hiding our candies in the cupboard.)
- Tu cachais toujours tes sentiments derrière un sourire. (You were always hiding your feelings behind a smile.)
Please note that these translations are not literal and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cacher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cachais | Je cachais mes clefs. | I was hiding my keys. |
tu | cachais | Tu cachais ton visage. | You were hiding your face. |
il | cachait | Il cachait des cadeaux. | He was hiding gifts. |
elle | cachait | Elle cachait la vérité. | She was hiding the truth. |
on | cachait | On cachait nos intentions. | We were hiding our intentions. |
nous | cachions | Nous cachions nos émotions. | We were hiding our emotions. |
vous | cachiez | Vous cachiez vos intentions. | You were hiding your intentions. |
ils | cachaient | Ils cachaient leurs trésors. | They were hiding their treasures. |
elles | cachaient | Elles cachaient leur jeu. | They were hiding their game. |
Other Conjugations for Cacher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cacher
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Cacher – 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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