Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Introduction to the verb caparaçonner
The English translation of the French verb “caparaçonner” is “to caparison” or “to dress in armor.” The infinitive form “caparaçonner” is pronounced as “ka-pa-ra-so-ney.”
The verb “caparaçonner” is derived from the Old French word “caperon,” meaning “hood” or “head covering.” It is most often used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “caparaçonner” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Nous caparaçonnions nos chevaux pour la bataille.
(We used to caparison our horses for the battle.) -
Tu caparaçonnais toujours ton corps avant de monter à cheval.
(You used to dress in armor every time before riding a horse.) -
Les chevaliers caparaçonnaient leurs armures pour se protéger.
(The knights used to caparison their armors to protect themselves.)
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of caparaçonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | caparaçonnais | Je caparaçonnais le cheval. | I was armoring the horse. |
tu | caparaçonnais | Tu caparaçonnais ton vélo. | You were armoring your bike. |
il | caparaçonnait | Il caparaçonnait le chien. | He was armoring the dog. |
elle | caparaçonnait | Elle caparaçonnait la voiture. | She was armoring the car. |
on | caparaçonnait | On caparaçonnait les animaux. | We were armoring the animals. |
nous | caparaçoninions | Nous caparaçoninions les chevaux. | We were armoring the horses. |
vous | caparaçonniez | Vous caparaçonniez les motos. | You were armoring the motorcycles. |
ils | caparaçonnaient | Ils caparaçonnaient les bateaux. | They were armoring the boats. |
elles | caparaçonnaient | Elles caparaçonnaient les bicyclettes. | They were armoring the bicycles. |
Other Conjugations for Caparaçonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caparaçonner
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Caparaçonner – 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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