Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Introduction to the verb cordeler
The English translation of the French verb “cordeler” is “to tie with a cord” or “to bind with a string.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “cordeler” is kɔʁdle.
“cordeler” is derived from the noun “corde” (meaning “string” or “cord”) and the suffix “-eler” which is used to form verbs from nouns. In everyday French, it is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Examples of “cordeler” in the imparfait tense with their English translations are:
- Je cordelais les cartons tous les jours. (I used to tie the boxes every day.)
- Tu cordelais tes cheveux avant d’aller te coucher. (You used to tie your hair before going to bed.)
- Nous cordelions les paquets avec des rubans colorés. (We used to tie the packages with colorful ribbons.)
In all these examples, “cordeler” is used in the imparfait tense to indicate a regular or repeated action in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cordeler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cordelais | Je cordelais les paquets. | I was tying the packages. |
tu | cordelais | Tu cordelais les livres. | You were tying the books. |
il | cordelait | Il cordelait les dossiers. | He was tying the files. |
elle | cordelait | Elle cordelait les papiers. | She was tying the papers. |
on | cordelait | On cordelait les ballots. | We were tying the bales. |
nous | cordelions | Nous cordelions les colis. | We were tying the packages. |
vous | cordeliez | Vous cordeliez les cartons. | You were tying the boxes. |
ils | cordelaient | Ils cordelaient les valises. | They were tying the suitcases. |
elles | cordelaient | Elles cordelaient les sacs. | They were tying the bags. |
Other Conjugations for Cordeler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cordeler
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Cordeler – 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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