Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Introduction to the verb cloisonner
The English translation of the French verb “cloisonner” is “to partition” or “to compartmentalize.” The infinitive form “cloisonner” is pronounced as kloy-zoh-ney.
Cloisonner originates from the French word “cloison,” which means “partition.” It comes from the Latin word “claudere,” meaning “to close” or “to shut.” In everyday French, the verb “cloisonner” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe actions or situations that were ongoing or repeated in the past.
Here are three examples of “cloisonner” in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
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Nous cloisonnions les différentes tâches pour mieux organiser le travail.
(We were partitioning the different tasks to better organize the work.) -
Tu cloisonnais ta vie professionnelle et ta vie personnelle.
(You were compartmentalizing your professional life and your personal life.) -
Ils cloisonnaient leurs émotions pour ne pas montrer leur tristesse.
(They were partitioning their emotions to not show their sadness.)
These examples demonstrate how “cloisonner” is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, expressing the idea of partitioning or compartmentalizing different aspects of a situation.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cloisonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cloisonnais | Je cloisonnais les différentes pièces. | I was partitioning the different rooms. |
tu | cloisonnais | Tu cloisonnais ton espace de travail. | You were partitioning your workspace. |
il | cloisonnait | Il cloisonnait les sections du jardin. | He was partitioning the sections of the garden. |
elle | cloisonnait | Elle cloisonnait la pièce en deux. | She was partitioning the room in two. |
on | cloisonnait | On cloisonnait les bureaux pour plus d’intimité. | We were partitioning the offices for more privacy. |
nous | cloisonnions | Nous cloisonnions les différentes zones. | We were partitioning the different areas. |
vous | cloisonniez | Vous cloisonniez les espaces de vie. | You were partitioning the living spaces. |
ils | cloisonnaient | Ils cloisonnaient les parties communes. | They were partitioning the common areas. |
elles | cloisonnaient | Elles cloisonnaient les chambres avec des rideaux. | They were partitioning the rooms with curtains. |
Other Conjugations for Cloisonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloisonner
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Cloisonner – 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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