Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Introduction to the verb caster
The English translation of the French verb “caster” is “to cast” or “to throw.” The infinitive form of “caster” is pronounced as [kahs-te].
The verb “caster” has its origins in the Latin word “castare,” which means “to throw.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
Here are three examples of “caster” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je castais des sorts pour me protéger. (I used to cast spells to protect myself.)
- Tu castais des regards méprisants à ton rival. (You used to cast disdainful glances at your rival.)
- Ils castaient des pierres dans la rivière. (They used to cast stones into the river.)
Please note that while “caster” primarily means “to cast” or “to throw,” its usage in the imparfait tense can vary depending on the context and the specific meaning intended.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of caster
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | castais | Je castais un sort. | I was casting a spell. |
tu | castais | Tu castais le sortilège. | You were casting the spell. |
il | castait | Il castait des sorts. | He was casting spells. |
elle | castait | Elle castait une formule. | She was casting a formula. |
on | castait | On castait des incantations. | We were casting incantations. |
nous | castions | Nous castions des sorts. | We were casting spells. |
vous | castiez | Vous castiez un enchantement. | You were casting an enchantment. |
ils | castaient | Ils castaient des enchantements. | They were casting enchantments. |
elles | castaient | Elles castaient des formules. | They were casting formulas. |
Other Conjugations for Caster.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb caster
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Caster – 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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