Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Introduction to the verb calquer
The English translation of the French verb “calquer” is “to copy” or “to trace.” The infinitive form “calquer” is pronounced as “kal-keh.”
The word “calquer” comes from the Latin word “calcāre,” which means “to press with heels” or “to trample.” In everyday French, “calquer” is commonly used to describe the act of copying or imitating something closely, often with the intention of reproducing its exact form or characteristics.
Here are three examples of “calquer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Nous calquions les mouvements de danse de notre professeur.
(We were copying the dance moves of our teacher.) -
Pendant mon enfance, je calquais toujours les dessins de mes livres préférés.
(During my childhood, I would always trace the drawings from my favorite books.) -
Tu calquais ton style vestimentaire sur celui de tes idoles.
(You used to copy your dress style from your idols.)
Note: The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of calquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | calquais | Je calquais ses mouvements. | I was copying his movements. |
tu | calquais | Tu calquais ses idées. | You were copying his ideas. |
il | calquait | Il calquait son style. | He was copying his style. |
elle | calquait | Elle calquait sa technique. | She was copying her technique. |
on | calquait | On calquait leurs méthodes. | We were copying their methods. |
nous | calquions | Nous calquions leurs comportements. | We were copying their behaviors. |
vous | calquiez | Vous calquiez leurs stratégies. | You were copying their strategies. |
ils | calquaient | Ils calquaient ses paroles. | They were copying his words. |
elles | calquaient | Elles calquaient leurs dessins. | They were copying their drawings. |
Other Conjugations for Calquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calquer
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Calquer – 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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