Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Introduction to the verb collectiviser
The English translation of the French verb “collectiviser” is “to collectivize.” The infinitive form “collectiviser” is pronounced as kɔlɛktivize.
“Collectiviser” is derived from the French noun “collectivisme,” which comes from the Latin word “collectivus,” meaning “collective” or “shared.” It refers to the act of organizing or bringing together resources, property, or industries under collective ownership or control.
In everyday French, the verb “collectiviser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense. The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past or to provide background information.
Here are three simple examples of “collectiviser” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
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Nous collectivisions les terres agricoles pour une meilleure utilisation.
(We were collectivizing agricultural lands for better utilization.) -
Pendant la révolution, ils collectivisaient les usines afin de redistribuer les richesses.
(During the revolution, they were collectivizing factories to redistribute wealth.) -
Elle collectivisait les moyens de production pour promouvoir l’égalité économique.
(She was collectivizing the means of production to promote economic equality.)
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of collectiviser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | collectivisais | Je collectivisais les ressources. | I was collectivizing the resources. |
tu | collectivisais | Tu collectivisais le travail. | You were collectivizing the work. |
il | collectivisait | Il collectivisait l’industrie. | He was collectivizing the industry. |
elle | collectivisait | Elle collectivisait les terres. | She was collectivizing the lands. |
on | collectivisait | On collectivisait les biens. | We were collectivizing the goods. |
nous | collectivisions | Nous collectivisions les revenus. | We were collectivizing the incomes. |
vous | collectivisiez | Vous collectivisiez les propriétés. | You were collectivizing the properties. |
ils | collectivisaient | Ils collectivisaient les entreprises. | They were collectivizing the companies. |
elles | collectivisaient | Elles collectivisaient les usines. | They were collectivizing the factories. |
Other Conjugations for Collectiviser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb collectiviser
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Collectiviser – 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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