Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Introduction to the verb confectionner
The English translation of the French verb “confectionner” is “to make” or “to create.” The infinitive form “confectionner” is pronounced as “kawn-fehk-see-oh-neh.”
“Confectionner” comes from the Latin word “confectio” meaning “preparation” or “making.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. This tense is used to talk about actions that were happening repeatedly or continuously in the past, but are not happening anymore.
Here are three examples of “confectionner” in the imparfait tense and their English translations:
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Je confectionnais des gâteaux pour mes amis tous les week-ends.
(I used to make cakes for my friends every weekend.) -
Elle confectionnait ses propres vêtements quand elle était jeune.
(She used to make her own clothes when she was young.) -
Nous confectionnions des bijoux à la main pendant nos vacances.
(We used to make handmade jewelry during our vacations.)
In these examples, “confectionner” is used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing actions or habits that were happening in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of confectionner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | confectionnais | Je confectionnais un gâteau. | I was making a cake. |
tu | confectionnais | Tu confectionnais une robe. | You were sewing a dress. |
il | confectionnait | Il confectionnait des pâtisseries. | He was making pastries. |
elle | confectionnait | Elle confectionnait des bijoux. | She was making jewelry. |
on | confectionnait | On confectionnait des cadeaux. | We were making gifts. |
nous | confectionnions | Nous confectionnions des costumes. | We were making costumes. |
vous | confectionniez | Vous confectionniez des tartes. | You were baking pies. |
ils | confectionnaient | Ils confectionnaient des vêtements. | They were making clothes. |
elles | confectionnaient | Elles confectionnaient des décorations. | They were making decorations. |
Other Conjugations for Confectionner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb confectionner
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Confectionner – 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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