Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Introduction to the verb complexer
The English translation of the French verb “complexer” is “to be self-conscious” or “to feel insecure.” The infinitive form of “complexer” is pronounced as /kɔ̃.plɛk.se/.
The verb “complexer” comes from the French noun “complexe,” which means “complex” or “deep-seated insecurity.” It originated from the Latin word “complexus,” which refers to the act of embracing or encompassing. In everyday French, “complexer” is often used to describe feeling self-conscious or having insecurities about one’s appearance, abilities, or social status.
Examples of “complexer” in the imparfait tense:
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Je me complexais facilement quand j’étais plus jeune.
(I used to be easily self-conscious when I was younger.) -
Tu te complexais de tes cheveux frisés.
(You used to feel insecure about your curly hair.) -
Il se complexait de ne pas être aussi fort que ses amis.
(He used to be self-conscious about not being as strong as his friends.)
English translations:
- I used to be easily self-conscious when I was younger.
- You used to feel insecure about your curly hair.
- He used to be self-conscious about not being as strong as his friends.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of complexer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | complexais | Je me complexais facilement. | I used to get easily self-conscious. |
tu | complexais | Tu complexais sur ton apparence. | You used to be self-conscious about your appearance. |
il | complexait | Il complexait à chaque regard. | He used to feel self-conscious with every look. |
elle | complexait | Elle complexait devant les autres. | She used to feel self-conscious in front of others. |
on | complexait | On complexait sans raison. | We used to feel self-conscious for no reason. |
nous | complexions | Nous nous complexions trop. | We used to be too self-conscious. |
vous | complexiez | Vous complexiez beaucoup. | You used to be very self-conscious. |
ils | complexaient | Ils complexaient depuis longtemps. | They used to feel self-conscious for a long time. |
elles | complexaient | Elles complexaient de leurs défauts. | They used to feel self-conscious about their flaws. |
Other Conjugations for Complexer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
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Complexer – 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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