Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Introduction to the verb courser
The English translation of the French verb “courser” is “to chase” or “to run after.” The infinitive form “courser” is pronounced as [koo(r)-se].
The word “courser” originates from the Old French word “coursier,” which means “runner” or “courier.” It comes from the Latin word “cursor,” which also means “runner.”
In everyday French, the verb “courser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which expresses ongoing or habitual actions in the past. It is often used to describe repetitive or continuous chasing or running after something.
Here are three examples of “courser” used in the imparfait tense:
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Je courais après mon chien tous les matins.
(I used to chase after my dog every morning.) -
Les enfants couraient après les papillons dans le parc.
(The children were running after butterflies in the park.) -
Ils coursaient le voleur à travers les rues de la ville.
(They were chasing the thief through the city streets.)
English translations:
- I used to chase after my dog every morning.
- The children were running after butterflies in the park.
- They were chasing the thief through the city streets.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of courser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | courais | Je courais tous les jours. | I used to run every day. |
tu | courais | Tu courais très vite. | You used to run very fast. |
il | courait | Il courait pour attraper le bus. | He used to run to catch the bus. |
elle | courait | Elle courait dans le parc. | She used to run in the park. |
on | courait | On courait ensemble. | We used to run together. |
nous | courions | Nous courions dans la forêt. | We used to run in the forest. |
vous | couriez | Vous couriez pour gagner. | You used to run to win. |
ils | couraient | Ils couraient sur la plage. | They used to run on the beach. |
elles | couraient | Elles couraient tous les matins. | They used to run every morning. |
Other Conjugations for Courser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courser
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Courser – 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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