Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Introduction to the verb coffrer
The English translation of the French verb “coffrer” is “to lock up” or “to put in a safe.” The infinitive form “coffrer” is pronounced as \kɔ.fʁe.
The verb “coffrer” comes from the Old French word “coffre” which means “chest” or “box.” It is most commonly used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Examples of “coffrer” in the imparfait tense, with their respective English translations, are:
- Chaque soir, je le coffrais dans sa chambre. (Every evening, I would lock him up in his room.)
- Elle coffrait ses bijoux dans un coffre-fort. (She used to put her jewelry in a safe.)
- Nous coffrions nos documents importants dans un dossier sécurisé. (We would lock up our important documents in a secure folder.)
Note: The translations provided are approximate and can vary based on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of coffrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | coffrais | Je coffrais mes affaires. | I was packing my things. |
tu | coffrais | Tu coffrais tes vêtements. | You were packing your clothes. |
il | coffrait | Il coffrait ses livres. | He was packing his books. |
elle | coffrait | Elle coffrait ses souvenirs. | She was packing her memories. |
on | coffrait | On coffrait nos affaires. | We were packing our things. |
nous | coffrions | Nous coffrions nos valises. | We were packing our suitcases. |
vous | coffriez | Vous coffriez vos affaires. | You were packing your things. |
ils | coffraient | Ils coffraient leurs objets. | They were packing their belongings. |
elles | coffraient | Elles coffraient leurs bagages. | They were packing their luggage. |
Other Conjugations for Coffrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coffrer
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Coffrer – 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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