Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb copartager

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The English translation of the French verb “copartager” is “to share jointly” or “to share in common”. The infinitive form “copartager” is pronounced as [kɔpaʁtaʒe].

The word “copartager” is derived from the combination of the prefix “co-” (meaning “together” or “jointly”) and the verb “partager” (meaning “to share”). It expresses the concept of sharing something jointly or in common with others.

In everyday French, the verb “copartager” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated joint actions or situations in the past. It is commonly used to express shared experiences, activities, or responsibilities.

Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense with their English translations:

  1. Nous copartagions les frais du loyer. (We used to share the rent expenses.)
  2. Ils copartageaient les tâches ménagères. (They were sharing the household chores.)
  3. Tu copartageais ta chambre avec ton frère. (You were sharing your room with your brother.)

Note: The English translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of copartager

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je copartageais Je copartageais ma chambre avec ma sœur. I was sharing my room with my sister.
tu copartageais Tu copartageais tes jouets avec ton frère. You were sharing your toys with your brother.
il copartageait Il copartageait son repas avec son chien. He was sharing his meal with his dog.
elle copartageait Elle copartageait ses vêtements avec sa meilleure amie. She was sharing her clothes with her best friend.
on copartageait On copartageait les frais du voyage. We were sharing the expenses of the trip.
nous copartagions Nous copartagions notre appartement avec nos colocataires. We were sharing our apartment with our roommates.
vous copartagiez Vous copartagiez vos idées avec vos collègues. You were sharing your ideas with your colleagues.
ils copartageaient Ils copartageaient leurs notes de cours. They were sharing their class notes.
elles copartageaient Elles copartageaient leurs histoires personnelles. They were sharing their personal stories.

Other Conjugations for Copartager.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copartager

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Copartager – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

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

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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