Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Introduction to the verb corner
The English translation of the French verb “corner” is “to frame” or “to trap.” The infinitive form of “corner” is pronounced as /kɔʁ.ne/.
The word “corner” in French has an interesting language origin. It comes from the Old French word “corn,” meaning “horn,” which referred to a hunting technique where hunters trapped animals in a corner or narrow passage. Over time, the word evolved and took on the meaning of “to frame” or “to trap” in a general sense.
In everyday French, the imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated past actions. Here are three simple examples of how “corner” is used in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, je corner les photos de mes amis. (When I was a child, I would frame the pictures of my friends.)
- Tu cornais toujours les mots dans ton cahier. (You used to frame the words in your notebook all the time.)
- Elle cornait ses diplômes pour les accrocher sur le mur. (She used to frame her diplomas to hang them on the wall.)
Please note that the translations may vary based on the context of the sentence.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of corner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cornerais | Je cornerais fort. | I would corner strongly. |
tu | cornerais | Tu cornerais souvent. | You would corner often. |
il | cornerait | Il cornerait précisément. | He would corner precisely. |
elle | cornerait | Elle cornerait habillement. | She would corner skillfully. |
on | cornerait | On cornerait avec enthousiasme. | We would corner with enthusiasm. |
nous | cornerions | Nous cornerions rapidement. | We would corner quickly. |
vous | corneriez | Vous corneriez facilement. | You would corner easily. |
ils | corneraient | Ils corneraient agressivement. | They would corner aggressively. |
elles | corneraient | Elles corneraient doucement. | They would corner gently. |
Other Conjugations for Corner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
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Corner – 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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