Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Introduction to the verb courber
The English translation of the French verb “courber” is “to bend” or “to curve.” The infinitive form of “courber” is pronounced as “koor-bey.”
The word “courber” comes from the Latin word “curvare,” which means “to bend” or “to curve.” In everyday French, “courber” is used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “courber” in the imparfait tense and their English translations:
- Je courbais toujours les branches du cerisier. (I used to always bend the branches of the cherry tree.)
- Tu courbais ton dos en travaillant. (You used to bend your back while working.)
- Ils courbaient la barre en métal. (They used to bend the metal bar.)
Please note that the translations are not literal but convey the meaning of the sentences.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of courber
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | courbais | Je courbais la branche. | I was bending the branch. |
tu | courbais | Tu courbais la règle. | You were bending the ruler. |
il | courbait | Il courbait le tuyau. | He was bending the pipe. |
elle | courbait | Elle courbait son dos. | She was bending her back. |
on | courbait | On courbait les barres. | We were bending the bars. |
nous | courbions | Nous courbions les branches. | We were bending the branches. |
vous | courbiez | Vous courbiez le fil. | You were bending the wire. |
ils | courbaient | Ils courbaient les tiges. | They were bending the stems. |
elles | courbaient | Elles courbaient les genoux. | They were bending their knees. |
Other Conjugations for Courber.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courber
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Courber – 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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