Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Introduction to the verb connoter
The English translation of the French verb “connoter” is “to connote.” The infinitive form “connoter” is pronounced as “koh-noh-tey.”
“Connoter” comes from the Latin word “connotare,” which means “to mark.” In everyday French, “connoter” is used to express the idea of suggesting or implying additional meaning beyond the literal interpretation of a word, expression, or situation. It is commonly used in literary analysis, discussions about symbolism, and understanding the underlying meaning of words or phrases.
Here are three simple examples of using “connoter” in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
- Ses mots connotaient la tristesse. (His words connoted sadness.)
- Les couleurs vives du tableau connotaient la joie. (The bright colors of the painting connoted joy.)
- La musique douce connotait la sérénité. (The soft music connoted serenity.)
In these examples, “connoter” is used to describe the additional meaning or feeling associated with certain words, colors, or music.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of connoter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | connota is not a valid conjugation in the imparfait tense. | N/A | N/A |
tu | connota is not a valid conjugation in the imparfait tense. | N/A | N/A |
il | connotait | Il connotait un sens négatif. | He was connoting a negative meaning. |
elle | connotait | Elle connotait une idée positive. | She was connoting a positive idea. |
on | connotait | On connotait le mot différemment. | We were connoting the word differently. |
nous | connotations | Nous connotations diverses. | We were connoting various meanings. |
vous | connotiez | Vous connotiez des mots justes. | You were connoting accurate words. |
ils | connotaient | Ils connotaient des sentiments contradictoires. | They were connoting contradictory feelings. |
elles | connotaient | Elles connotaient des émotions fortes. | They were connoting strong emotions. |
Other Conjugations for Connoter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb connoter
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Connoter – 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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