Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Introduction to the verb corder
The English translation of the French verb “corder” is “to tie up” or “to bundle up.” The infinitive form “corder” is pronounced as /kɔʀ.de/.
The verb “corder” is derived from the Old French word “corder” which means “to bind” or “to tie.” It is primarily used in the context of tying or bundling something together.
In everyday French, the verb “corder” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It is often used to depict scenes, set the stage, or provide background details in narratives.
Here are three examples of “corder” used in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
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Chaque soir, je cordais mes cheveux avant de me coucher.
(Every evening, I used to tie up my hair before going to bed.) -
Pendant l’hiver, il cordait du bois pour se chauffer.
(During the winter, he used to bundle up firewood to keep warm.) -
Les paysans cordaient les bottes de paille pour les transporter.
(The peasants used to tie up the bales of straw for transportation.)
Note: The English translations provided here are not in the imparfait tense as English does not have an exact equivalent tense, but they convey the meaning of the French sentences in the appropriate context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of corder
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cordais | Je cordais la corde. | I was tying the rope. |
tu | cordais | Tu cordais le paquet. | You were wrapping the package. |
il | cordait | Il cordait le cadeau. | He was wrapping the gift. |
elle | cordait | Elle cordait les fils. | She was tying the threads. |
on | cordait | On cordait les branches. | We were tying the branches. |
nous | cordions | Nous cordions les lacets. | We were tying the shoelaces. |
vous | cordiez | Vous cordiez le colis. | You were wrapping the parcel. |
ils | cordaient | Ils cordaient la corde. | They were tying the rope. |
elles | cordaient | Elles cordaient les paquets. | They were wrapping the packages. |
Other Conjugations for Corder.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder
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Corder – 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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