Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Introduction to the verb clopiner
The English translation of the French verb “clopiner” is “to limp” or “to hobble.” The infinitive form of “clopiner” is pronounced as “kloh-pee-neh”.
“Clopiner” originated from the Old Dutch word “klopen,” meaning “to hit” or “to strike.” Over time, its meaning evolved to “to limp” or “to hobble” in French. In everyday French, “clopiner” is used to describe someone who walks with difficulty or has an uneven gait.
Here are three examples of “clopiner” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, je clopinais après avoir été renversé par une voiture. (When I was a child, I used to limp after being hit by a car.)
- Elle clopinait doucement en raison de sa cheville foulée. (She was limping gently due to her sprained ankle.)
- Nous clopinions vers la maison après notre longue randonnée. (We were hobbling towards the house after our long hike.)
Please note that the English translations may vary slightly depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of clopiner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | clopinait | Je clopinait vers la porte. | I limped towards the door. |
tu | clopinait | Tu clopinait lentement. | You limped slowly. |
il | clopinait | Il clopinait avec une béquille. | He limped with a crutch. |
elle | clopinait | Elle clopinait douloureusement. | She limped painfully. |
on | clopinait | On clopinait jusqu’au parc. | We limped to the park. |
nous | clopinions | Nous clopinions ensemble. | We limped together. |
vous | clopiniez | Vous clopiniez vers la sortie. | You limped towards the exit. |
ils | clopinaient | Ils clopinaient rapidement. | They limped quickly. |
elles | clopinaient | Elles clopinaient en silence. | They limped silently. |
Other Conjugations for Clopiner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clopiner
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Clopiner – 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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