Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Introduction to the verb contractualiser
The English translation of the French verb “contractualiser” is “to formalize” or “to put into a contract.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “contractualiser” is kɔ̃.tʁak.tɥa.li.ze.
“Contractualiser” is derived from the noun “contrat” (contract) and the suffix “-aliser” (to make). It refers to the action of transforming an agreement or arrangement into a written contract, giving it legal or formal status.
In everyday French, “contractualiser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Nous contractualisions nos accords avec des partenaires internationaux.
(We used to formalize our agreements with international partners.) - Pendant des années, ils contractualisaient tous leurs échanges commerciaux.
(For years, they would formalize all their business transactions.) - Tu contractualisais chaque détail pour éviter les malentendus.
(You used to formalize every detail to avoid misunderstandings.)
Note: The translations provided are approximate, as the imparfait tense does not have a direct equivalent in English.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of contractualiser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | contractualisais | Je contractualisais avec lui. | I was contracting with him. |
tu | contractualisais | Tu contractualisais avec elle. | You were contracting with her. |
il | contractualisait | Il contractualisait avec l’entreprise. | He was contracting with the company. |
elle | contractualisait | Elle contractualisait avec le client. | She was contracting with the client. |
on | contractualisait | On contractualisait rapidement. | We were contracting quickly. |
nous | contractualisions | Nous contractualisions les termes. | We were contracting the terms. |
vous | contractualisiez | Vous contractualisiez ensemble. | You were contracting together. |
ils | contractualisaient | Ils contractualisaient avec les partenaires. | They were contracting with the partners. |
elles | contractualisaient | Elles contractualisaient les accords. | They were contracting the agreements. |
Other Conjugations for Contractualiser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb contractualiser
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Contractualiser – 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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