Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Introduction to the verb calfeutrer
The English translation of the French verb “calfeutrer” is “to seal” or “to caulk.” The infinitive form “calfeutrer” is pronounced as [kal.fø.tʁe].
The word “calfeutrer” originates from the Old French word “caulfreter,” which comes from the combination of “cauf” (meaning “warm”) and “freter” (meaning “to fill up”). It refers to the action of sealing or closing gaps, cracks, or joints to prevent air, water, or drafts from entering or escaping. In everyday French, “calfeutrer” is often used to describe the act of sealing windows, doors, or any openings to improve insulation or prevent leaks.
Here are three examples of “calfeutrer” in the imparfait tense:
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Chaque hiver, nous calfeutrions les fenêtres avec des bandes adhésives.
(Every winter, we would seal the windows with adhesive strips.) -
Quand j’étais jeune, mon père calfeutrait la porte d’entrée pour éviter les courants d’air.
(When I was young, my father used to seal the front door to avoid drafts.) -
Pendant la rénovation de la maison, ils calfeutraient les fissures dans les murs.
(During the house renovation, they were sealing the cracks in the walls.)
English translations:
- Every winter, we would seal the windows with adhesive strips.
- When I was young, my father used to seal the front door to avoid drafts.
- During the house renovation, they were sealing the cracks in the walls.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of calfeutrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | calfeutrais | Je calfeutrais les fenêtres. | I was caulking the windows. |
tu | calfeutrais | Tu calfeutrais les fissures. | You were caulking the cracks. |
il | calfeutrait | Il calfeutrait la porte. | He was caulking the door. |
elle | calfeutrait | Elle calfeutrait les ouvertures. | She was caulking the openings. |
on | calfeutrait | On calfeutrait les fuites. | We were caulking the leaks. |
nous | calfeutrions | Nous calfeutrions la maison. | We were caulking the house. |
vous | calfeutriez | Vous calfeutriez les joints. | You were caulking the joints. |
ils | calfeutraient | Ils calfeutraient les interstices. | They were caulking the gaps. |
elles | calfeutraient | Elles calfeutraient les fissures. | They were caulking the cracks. |
Other Conjugations for Calfeutrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer
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Calfeutrer – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
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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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