Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Introduction to the verb capeyer
The English translation of the French verb “capeyer” is “to understand” or “to grasp.” The infinitive form “capeyer” is pronounced as [ka-pe-yey].
The verb “capeyer” has its origins in the Old French word “capeer,” which means “to perceive” or “to understand.” In everyday French usage, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of the usage of “capeyer” in the imparfait tense:
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J’étais toujours au fond de la classe et je capeyais rien.
(I was always at the back of the class, and I didn’t understand anything.) -
Quand j’étais jeune, je capeyais l’importance de l’éducation.
(When I was young, I understood the importance of education.) -
Elle capeyait les subtilités de la poésie dès son plus jeune âge.
(She understood the subtleties of poetry from a young age.)
English translations:
- I was always at the back of the class, and I didn’t understand anything.
- When I was young, I understood the importance of education.
- She understood the subtleties of poetry from a young age.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of capeyer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | capeyais | Je capeyais le vent. | I used to capey the wind. |
tu | capeyais | Tu capeyais les vagues. | You used to capey the waves. |
il | capeyait | Il capeyait le soleil. | He used to capey the sun. |
elle | capeyait | Elle capeyait la pluie. | She used to capey the rain. |
on | capeyait | On capeyait les tempêtes. | We used to capey the storms. |
nous | capeyions | Nous capeyions les marées. | We used to capey the tides. |
vous | capeyiez | Vous capeyiez les marins. | You used to capey the sailors. |
ils | capeyaient | Ils capeyaient les bateaux. | They used to capey the boats. |
elles | capeyaient | Elles capeyaient les nuages. | They used to capey the clouds. |
Other Conjugations for Capeyer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capeyer
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Capeyer – 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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