Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Introduction to the verb couturer
The English translation of the French verb “couturer” is “to sew” or “to stitch.” The infinitive form “couturer” is pronounced as “koo-tyuh-rey.”
The verb “couturer” originates from the French word “coudre,” which means “to sew.” In everyday French, “couturer” is used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It is commonly used to talk about sewing activities or habits in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “couturer” in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
- Je couturais une robe tous les jours. (I used to sew a dress every day.)
- Pendant mon enfance, ma grand-mère me couturait des vêtements. (During my childhood, my grandmother used to sew clothes for me.)
- Nous couturions ensemble dans l’atelier. (We used to sew together in the workshop.)
Please note that these translations are approximate, as the imparfait tense is often translated differently depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of couturer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | couturais | Je couturais une robe. | I was sewing a dress. |
tu | couturais | Tu couturais les ourlets. | You were sewing the hems. |
il | couturait | Il couturait les boutons. | He was sewing the buttons. |
elle | couturait | Elle couturait des rideaux. | She was sewing curtains. |
on | couturait | On couturait des vêtements. | We were sewing clothes. |
nous | couturions | Nous couturions ensemble. | We were sewing together. |
vous | couturiez | Vous couturiez des costumes. | You were sewing costumes. |
ils | couturaient | Ils couturaient des jupes. | They were sewing skirts. |
elles | couturaient | Elles couturaient des chemises. | They were sewing shirts. |
Other Conjugations for Couturer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couturer
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Couturer – 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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