Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Introduction to the verb capéer
The English translation of the French verb “capéer” is “to understand” or “to grasp.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “capéer” is kah-pey-ey.
The verb “capéer” originates from the French word “cap” meaning “head.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense to express the action of understanding or grasping something in the past. It indicates that the understanding was ongoing or habitual during a particular period in the past.
Here are three examples of “capéer” in the imparfait tense:
- Je capéais souvent les mathématiques à l’époque.
(I used to understand math frequently back then.) - Tu capéais rapidement les consignes lors des réunions.
(You used to grasp the instructions quickly during meetings.) - Nous capéions difficilement le sens de ce roman.
(We had a hard time understanding the meaning of this novel.)
Please note that the English translations provided above are approximate and may vary based on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of capéer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | capéais | Je capéais le problème. | I was understanding the problem. |
tu | capéais | Tu capéais le texte. | You were understanding the text. |
il | capéait | Il capéait la situation. | He was understanding the situation. |
elle | capéait | Elle capéait l’explication. | She was understanding the explanation. |
on | capéait | On capéait la leçon. | We were understanding the lesson. |
nous | capéions | Nous capéions les règles. | We were understanding the rules. |
vous | capéiez | Vous capéiez la conversation. | You were understanding the conversation. |
ils | capéaient | Ils capéaient les consignes. | They were understanding the instructions. |
elles | capéaient | Elles capéaient les instructions. | They were understanding the instructions. |
Other Conjugations for Capéer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capéer
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Capéer – 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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