Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Introduction to the verb conformer
The English translation of the French verb “conformer” is “to conform” or “to comply.” The infinitive form “conformer” is pronounced as /kɔ̃.fɔʁ.me/.
The verb “conformer” comes from the Latin word “conformare,” meaning “to shape” or “to form.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual past actions. The imparfait tense is used to talk about actions that were taking place or repeated in the past.
Here are three examples of “conformer” in the imparfait tense:
- Nous nous conformions toujours aux règles. (We always conformed to the rules.)
- Tu te conformais au style vestimentaire de l’époque. (You used to conform to the fashion style of that time.)
- Ils se conformaient régulièrement aux exigences de leur emploi. (They regularly conformed to the requirements of their job.)
The translations provided are a close approximation, as the imparfait tense is often translated differently depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of conformer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | me conformais | Je me conformais aux règles. | I conformed to the rules. |
tu | te conformais | Tu te conformais aux normes. | You conformed to the standards. |
il | se conformait | Il se conformait aux attentes. | He conformed to the expectations. |
elle | se conformait | Elle se conformait aux consignes. | She conformed to the instructions. |
on | se conformait | On se conformait aux coutumes. | We conformed to the customs. |
nous | nous conformions | Nous nous conformions aux traditions. | We conformed to the traditions. |
vous | vous conformiez | Vous vous conformiez aux règlements. | You conformed to the regulations. |
ils | se conformaient | Ils se conformaient aux exigences. | They conformed to the requirements. |
elles | se conformaient | Elles se conformaient aux recommandations. | They conformed to the recommendations. |
Other Conjugations for Conformer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conformer
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Conformer – 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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