Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Introduction to the verb cramser
The English translation of the French verb “cramser” is “to cramp” or “to have a cramp.” The infinitive form of “cramser” is pronounced as [kʁɑ̃ze].
The word “cramser” originates from the French word “crampe,” which means “cramp.” It is most often used in everyday French in the imparfait tense to describe past habitual actions or ongoing states in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “cramser” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je cramais tous les soirs après l’entraînement. (I used to cramp every evening after training.)
- Tu cramais souvent pendant les courses. (You would often cramp during races.)
- Elle cramait dès qu’elle faisait un effort physique. (She would cramp as soon as she made a physical effort.)
Note: The imparfait tense in English can vary based on the context and meaning of the sentence. The translations provided reflect the general meaning of the imparfait tense in the given examples.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cramser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cramsais | Je cramsais souvent. | I used to cram often. |
tu | cramsais | Tu cramsais bien. | You used to cram well. |
il | cramsait | Il cramsait beaucoup. | He used to cram a lot. |
elle | cramsait | Elle cramsait tard. | She used to cram late. |
on | cramsait | On cramsait ensemble. | We used to cram together. |
nous | cramsions | Nous cramsions tous les jours. | We used to cram every day. |
vous | cramsiez | Vous cramsiez vite. | You used to cram quickly. |
ils | cramsaient | Ils cramsaient toujours. | They used to cram all the time. |
elles | cramsaient | Elles cramsaient efficacement. | They used to cram efficiently. |
Other Conjugations for Cramser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser
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Cramser – 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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