Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Introduction to the verb cavalcader
The English translation of the French verb “cavalcader” is “to ride (a horse) at a gallop.” The infinitive form of “cavalcader” is pronounced as [ka-va-ka-de].
The word “cavalcader” has its origins in the Latin word “caballus,” meaning “horse.” In everyday French, “cavalcader” is most often used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of how “cavalcader” can be used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Chaque matin, je cavalcadais dans la prairie. (Every morning, I used to ride in the meadow.)
- Pendant les vacances, nous cavalcadions le long de la plage. (During the holidays, we would ride along the beach.)
- Quand j’étais jeune, tu cavalcadais toujours en tête de la course. (When I was young, you were always galloping ahead in the race.)
Please note that the translations provided are not literal, but rather capture the meaning and context of the sentences in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cavalcader
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cavalcadais | Je cavalcadais dans la prairie. | I was galloping in the meadow. |
tu | cavalcadais | Tu cavalcadais avec assurance. | You were galloping confidently. |
il | cavalcadait | Il cavalcadait rapidement. | He was galloping quickly. |
elle | cavalcadait | Elle cavalcadait gracieusement. | She was galloping gracefully. |
on | cavalcadait | On cavalcadait joyeusement. | We were galloping happily. |
nous | cavalcadions | Nous cavalcadions ensemble. | We were galloping together. |
vous | cavalcadiez | Vous cavalcadiez avec élégance. | You were galloping elegantly. |
ils | cavalcadaient | Ils cavalcadaient comme des cavaliers expérimentés. | They were galloping like experienced riders. |
elles | cavalcadaient | Elles cavalcadaient dans la prairie. | They were galloping in the meadow. |
Other Conjugations for Cavalcader.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavalcader
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Cavalcader – 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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