Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Introduction to the verb cloquer
The English translation of the French verb “cloquer” is “to blister” or “to crack.” The infinitive form, “cloquer,” is pronounced as “kloh-ke.”
The word “cloquer” originates from the Old French word “cloque,” meaning “blister” or “bubble.” It is derived from the Latin word “clavicula,” which means “little key” or “lock.”
In everyday French, “cloquer” is most often used in the imperfect tense. The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It is often used to set the scene or provide background information.
Here are three simple examples of how “cloquer” can be used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, ma peau cloquait facilement au soleil.
(When I was young, my skin would blister easily in the sun.) -
La peinture sur les murs cloquait à cause de l’humidité.
(The paint on the walls would crack due to the humidity.) -
Pendant l’été, mes pieds cloquaient à force de marcher sans chaussures.
(During summer, my feet would blister from walking barefoot.)
Please note that when using the verb “cloquer” in the imparfait tense, it is important to conjugate it based on the subject and context of the sentence.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cloquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cloquais | Je cloquais d’impatience. | I was blistering with impatience. |
tu | cloquais | Tu cloquais de colère. | You were seething with anger. |
il | cloquait | Il cloquait de chaleur. | He was blistering with heat. |
elle | cloquait | Elle cloquait de douleur. | She was blistering with pain. |
on | cloquait | On cloquait de jalousie. | We were blistering with jealousy. |
nous | cloquions | Nous cloquions de fatigue. | We were blistering with fatigue. |
vous | cloquiez | Vous cloquiez d’ennui. | You were blistering with boredom. |
ils | cloquaient | Ils cloquaient de froid. | They were blistering with cold. |
elles | cloquaient | Elles cloquaient de soleil. | They were blistering with sun. |
Other Conjugations for Cloquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
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Cloquer – About the French Imparfait Tense
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.
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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