Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Introduction to the verb claqueter
The English translation of the French verb “claqueter” is “to clack” or “to rattle.” The infinitive form “claqueter” is pronounced as [klak-tey].
The word “claqueter” has its origins in the onomatopoeic sound of clattering or rattling. In everyday French, it is often used in the imparfait tense to describe continuous or repeated actions in the past. The imparfait tense indicates ongoing or habitual past actions.
Here are three simple examples of “claqueter” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Les branches claquetaient dans le vent.
(The branches were clattering in the wind.) -
Les dents du chien claquetaient quand il tremblait.
(The dog’s teeth were clacking when it was trembling.) -
Les volets claquetaient chaque nuit.
(The shutters were rattling every night.)
Please note that these translations are approximate and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of claqueter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | claquetais | Je claquetais des doigts. | I was snapping my fingers. |
tu | claquetais | Tu claquetais des dents. | You were chattering your teeth. |
il | claquetais | Il claquetais des portes. | He was slamming doors. |
elle | claquetais | Elle claquetais des talons. | She was clicking her heels. |
on | claquetais | On claquetais des langues. | We were clucking our tongues. |
nous | claquetions | Nous claquetions des castagnettes. | We were clattering castanets. |
vous | claquétiez | Vous claquétiez des bouches. | You were clacking your mouths. |
ils | claquetaient | Ils claquetaient des fouets. | They were cracking whips. |
elles | claquetaient | Elles claquetaient des éventails. | They were snapping fans. |
Other Conjugations for Claqueter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb claqueter
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Claqueter – 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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