Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Introduction to the verb calibrer
The English translation of the French verb “calibrer” is “to calibrate.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “calibrer” is [ka-lee-bray].
The word “calibrer” originates from the Latin word “calibrare,” meaning “to measure accurately.” In everyday French, “calibrer” is used to refer to the action of adjusting or setting a device, instrument, or machine to a specific standard or measurement.
In the imparfait tense, “calibrer” is most often used to describe past habitual or ongoing actions. Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
- Je calibrais régulièrement ma balance de cuisine. (I used to regularly calibrate my kitchen scale.)
- Tu calibrais les instruments de musique avant chaque représentation. (You used to calibrate the musical instruments before each performance.)
- Il calibrait son thermomètre tous les mois. (He used to calibrate his thermometer every month.)
Note: The English translations provided are in the simple past tense, as the imparfait tense does not have a direct equivalent in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of calibrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | calibrais | Je calibrais l’appareil. | I was calibrating the device. |
tu | calibrais | Tu calibrais la balance. | You were calibrating the scale. |
il | calibrait | Il calibrait le thermomètre. | He was calibrating the thermometer. |
elle | calibrait | Elle calibrait la machine. | She was calibrating the machine. |
on | calibrait | On calibrait les instruments. | We were calibrating the instruments. |
nous | calibrions | Nous calibrions les outils. | We were calibrating the tools. |
vous | calibriez | Vous calibriez le matériel. | You were calibrating the equipment. |
ils | calibraient | Ils calibraient les sondes. | They were calibrating the probes. |
elles | calibraient | Elles calibraient les machines. | They were calibrating the machines. |
Other Conjugations for Calibrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calibrer
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Calibrer – 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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