Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Introduction to the verb capsuler
The English translation of the French verb “capsuler” is “to capsule” or “to encapsulate.” The infinitive form “capsuler” is pronounced as [kap.sy.le].
The verb “capsuler” comes from the noun “capsule” which originated from the Latin word “capsula” meaning a small box or case. In everyday French, “capsuler” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of the usage of “capsuler” in the imparfait tense:
- Chaque matin, je capsulais mes souvenirs d’enfance. (Every morning, I would encapsulate my childhood memories.)
- Nous capsulions nos idées dans des phrases courtes et claires. (We used to encapsulate our ideas in short and clear sentences.)
- Tu capsulais tes émotions pour ne pas les montrer. (You would encapsulate your emotions to not show them.)
These sentences showcase the use of “capsuler” in the imparfait tense to describe past actions that were ongoing, habitual, or repeated.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of capsuler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | capsulais | Je capsulais le médicament. | I was capping the medicine. |
tu | capsulais | Tu capsulais les vitamines. | You were capping the vitamins. |
il | capsulait | Il capsulait les herbes. | He was capping the herbs. |
elle | capsulait | Elle capsulait les huiles. | She was capping the oils. |
on | capsulait | On capsulait les suppléments. | We were capping the supplements. |
nous | capsulions | Nous capsulions les médicaments. | We were capping the medications. |
vous | capsuliez | Vous capsuliez les pilules. | You were capping the pills. |
ils | capsulaient | Ils capsulaient les comprimés. | They were capping the tablets. |
elles | capsulaient | Elles capsulaient les gélules. | They were capping the capsules. |
Other Conjugations for Capsuler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb capsuler
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Capsuler – 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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