Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Introduction to the verb clamer
The English translation of the French verb “clamer” is “to proclaim” or “to shout.”
The infinitive form of “clamer” is pronounced as /kla.me/.
The word “clamer” has its origins in Latin, deriving from the Latin word “clamare,” meaning “to shout” or “to cry out.” In everyday French, “clamer” is most often used in the imparfait tense, which indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “clamer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je clamais mon innocence tous les jours. (I used to proclaim my innocence every day.)
- Les manifestants clamaient leur mécontentement dans la rue. (The protesters were shouting their dissatisfaction in the street.)
- Elle clamait son amour pour lui à chaque rencontre. (She would proclaim her love for him at every encounter.)
In these examples, “clamer” is used to express ongoing or repeated actions in the past, emphasizing the act of proclaiming or shouting.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of clamer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | clamais | Je clamais mon innocence. | I was proclaiming my innocence. |
tu | clamais | Tu clamais haut et fort. | You were shouting out. |
il | clamait | Il clamait sa colère. | He was voicing his anger. |
elle | clamait | Elle clamait son droit. | She was asserting her right. |
on | clamait | On clamait justice. | We were demanding justice. |
nous | clamions | Nous clamions notre liberté. | We were declaring our freedom. |
vous | clamiez | Vous clamiez votre innocence. | You were asserting your innocence. |
ils | clamaient | Ils clamaient leur mécontentement. | They were expressing their discontent. |
elles | clamaient | Elles clamaient leur joie. | They were proclaiming their joy. |
Other Conjugations for Clamer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clamer
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Clamer – 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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