Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Introduction to the verb calamistrer
The English translation of the French verb “calamistrer” is “to curl.” The infinitive form, “calamistrer,” is pronounced as kah-lah-mee-streh.
The verb “calamistrer” comes from the noun “calamiste,” which refers to a small iron or heated instrument used to curl hair. In everyday French, “calamistrer” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe a continuous or ongoing action in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “calamistrer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je calamistrais mes cheveux tous les matins. (I used to curl my hair every morning.)
- Tu calamistrais tes cheveux pendant des heures avant une fête. (You would curl your hair for hours before a party.)
- Il calamistrait les cheveux de sa sœur avec délicatesse. (He would curl his sister’s hair gently.)
Please note that these translations are not literal but aim to convey the meaning of the sentences in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of calamistrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | calamistrais | Je calamistrais mes cheveux. | I used to curl my hair. |
tu | calamistrais | Tu calamistrais tes cheveux. | You used to curl your hair. |
il | calamistrait | Il calamistrait ses cheveux. | He used to curl his hair. |
elle | calamistrait | Elle calamistrait ses cheveux. | She used to curl her hair. |
on | calamistrait | On calamistrait ses cheveux. | We used to curl our hair. |
nous | calamistrions | Nous calamistrions nos cheveux. | We used to curl our hair. |
vous | calamistriez | Vous calamistriez vos cheveux. | You used to curl your hair. |
ils | calamistraient | Ils calamistraient leurs cheveux. | They used to curl their hair. |
elles | calamistraient | Elles calamistraient leurs cheveux. | They used to curl their hair. |
Other Conjugations for Calamistrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calamistrer
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Calamistrer – 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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