Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Introduction to the verb cavaler
The English translation of the French verb “cavaler” is “to gallop” or “to ride fast”. The infinitive form, “cavaler,” is pronounced as [ka.val.e].
The word “cavaler” has its origins in the Latin word “caballus,” meaning “horse.” In everyday French, “cavaler” is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It often implies a sense of continuous or habitual action.
Here are three examples of “cavaler” in the imparfait tense and their English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, je cavalais dans les champs tous les jours.
(When I was young, I used to gallop in the fields every day.) -
Les enfants cavalaient joyeusement sur leurs vélos dans le quartier.
(The children were happily riding fast on their bikes in the neighborhood.) -
Pendant les vacances, nous cavaliions le long de la plage au coucher du soleil.
(During the holidays, we used to gallop along the beach at sunset.)
Note: The translations provided are not literal, but rather convey the meaning in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cavaler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cavalais | Je cavalais dans la forêt. | I was galloping in the forest. |
tu | cavalais | Tu cavalais très vite. | You were galloping very fast. |
il | cavalait | Il cavalait sur la plage. | He was galloping on the beach. |
elle | cavalait | Elle cavalait avec élégance. | She was galloping with elegance. |
on | cavalait | On cavalait sans relâche. | We were galloping tirelessly. |
nous | cavalions | Nous cavalions ensemble. | We were galloping together. |
vous | cavaliez | Vous cavaliez avec assurance. | You were galloping confidently. |
ils | cavalaien | Ils cavalaien en montagne. | They were galloping in the mountains. |
elles | cavalaien | Elles cavalaien à cheval. | They were galloping on horseback. |
Other Conjugations for Cavaler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cavaler
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Cavaler – 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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