Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Introduction to the verb coexister
The English translation of the French verb “coexister” is “to coexist.” The infinitive form “coexister” is pronounced as “ko-egzis-teh.”
The verb “coexister” originates from the Latin word “coexistere,” which is a combination of the prefix “co-” meaning “together” and the verb “existere” meaning “to exist.” In everyday French, “coexister” is commonly used to express the idea of existing or living together harmoniously with others or in a specific context.
Here are three examples of “coexister” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Pendant de nombreuses années, les différentes communautés religieuses coexistaient pacifiquement dans le quartier. (For many years, the different religious communities coexisted peacefully in the neighborhood.)
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Les diverses espèces animales coexistaient en parfaite harmonie dans cette réserve naturelle. (The diverse animal species coexisted in perfect harmony in this nature reserve.)
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Malgré leurs différences culturelles, les habitants du village coexistaient dans une atmosphère de tolérance et de respect mutuel. (Despite their cultural differences, the villagers coexisted in an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect.)
Note: The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, and it often sets the background or context for another action or event.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of coexister
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | coexistais | Je coexistais avec lui. | I was coexisting with him. |
tu | coexistais | Tu coexistais avec elle. | You were coexisting with her. |
il | coexistait | Il coexistait avec nous. | He was coexisting with us. |
elle | coexistait | Elle coexistait avec eux. | She was coexisting with them. |
on | coexistait | On coexistait pacifiquement. | We were coexisting peacefully. |
nous | coexistions | Nous coexistions avec les autres. | We were coexisting with others. |
vous | coexistiez | Vous coexistiez sans problème. | You were coexisting without issue. |
ils | coexistaient | Ils coexistaient en harmonie. | They were coexisting in harmony. |
elles | coexistaient | Elles coexistaient dans le même environnement. | They were coexisting in the same environment. |
Other Conjugations for Coexister.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coexister
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Coexister – 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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