Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Introduction to the verb catalyser
The English translation of the French verb “catalyser” is “to catalyze.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “catalyser” is: kah-tah-lee-zay.
The word “catalyser” comes from the noun “catalyse,” which originates from the Greek word “katalusis,” meaning “dissolution” or “loosening.” It entered the French language in the 19th century and is derived from the Greek word “kata” (down) and “luein” (to loosen). In everyday French, “catalyser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “catalyser” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais étudiant, la musique catalysait ma créativité.
(When I was a student, music would catalyze my creativity.) -
Les discussions en classe catalysaient notre apprentissage.
(Classroom discussions would catalyze our learning.) -
Les voyages réguliers à la campagne catalysaient leur bonheur.
(Regular trips to the countryside would catalyze their happiness.)
Please note that these translations aim to capture the meaning and usage of “catalyser” in the imparfait tense, but may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of catalyser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | catalysais | Je catalysais la réaction. | I was catalyzing the reaction. |
tu | catalysais | Tu catalysais le processus. | You were catalyzing the process. |
il | catalysait | Il catalysait la transformation. | He was catalyzing the transformation. |
elle | catalysait | Elle catalysait la réforme. | She was catalyzing the reform. |
on | catalysait | On catalysait le changement. | We were catalyzing the change. |
nous | catalysions | Nous catalysions la croissance. | We were catalyzing the growth. |
vous | catalysiez | Vous catalysiez l’innovation. | You were catalyzing the innovation. |
ils | catalysaient | Ils catalysaient les réactions. | They were catalyzing the reactions. |
elles | catalysaient | Elles catalysaient les projets. | They were catalyzing the projects. |
Other Conjugations for Catalyser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb catalyser
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Catalyser – 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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