Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coraniser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb coraniser

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The English translation of the French verb “coraniser” is “to Islamize”. The infinitive form “coraniser” is pronounced as “koh-rah-nee-zay”.

The language origin of “coraniser” comes from the French word “Coran,” which means “Koran” in English. “Coraniser” is derived from the noun “Coran” and the suffix “-iser” which is used to form verbs indicating an action or a transformation.

In everyday French, “coraniser” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe a continuous or ongoing action in the past. It can be used to express the act of Islamizing or converting someone or something to Islam.

Examples of “coraniser” in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:

  1. Ils coranisaient les populations locales. (They were Islamizing the local populations.)
  2. Pendant des années, elle coranisait les villes qu’elle visitait. (For years, she was Islamizing the cities she visited.)
  3. Nous coranisions nos pratiques pour les adapter à la religion. (We were Islamizing our practices to adapt them to the religion.)

Note: It is crucial to approach the topic of religion with respect and sensitivity, as it is a personal and often sensitive matter for individuals.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of coraniser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je coranisais Je coranisais la salle de classe. I was coranizing the classroom.
tu coranisais Tu coranisais ta chambre. You were coranizing your room.
il coranisait Il coranisait le jardin. He was coranizing the garden.
elle coranisait Elle coranisait la cuisine. She was coranizing the kitchen.
on coranisait On coranisait l’église. We were coranizing the church.
nous coranisions Nous coranisions notre quartier. We were coranizing our neighborhood.
vous coranisiez Vous coranisiez votre bureau. You were coranizing your office.
ils coranisaient Ils coranisaient la bibliothèque. They were coranizing the library.
elles coranisaient Elles coranisaient le salon. They were coranizing the living room.

Other Conjugations for Coraniser.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coraniser – 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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