Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Introduction to the verb cuivrer
The English translation of the French verb “cuivrer” is “to copper.” The infinitive form of “cuivrer” is pronounced as “kwee-vreh.”
The word “cuivrer” has its origins in the noun “cuivre” which means “copper” in French. It is a regular -er verb conjugated in the imparfait tense by adding specific endings to the stem “cuivr-.” In everyday French, “cuivrer” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “cuivrer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je cuivrais les ustensiles de cuisine tous les jours.
(I used to copper the kitchen utensils every day.) - Tu cuivrais les pièces de monnaie pour les rendre brillantes.
(You used to copper the coins to make them shiny.) - Elle cuivrait les décorations pour les préserver de la corrosion.
(She used to copper the decorations to protect them from corrosion.)
In these examples, the verb “cuivrer” in the imparfait tense indicates a regular or repeated action in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cuivrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cuivrais | Je cuivrais la casserole. | I would copper the saucepan. |
tu | cuivrerais | Tu cuivrerais la statue. | You would copper the statue. |
il | cuivrait | Il cuivrait le toit. | He would copper the roof. |
elle | cuivrait | Elle cuivrait la tasse. | She would copper the cup. |
on | cuivrait | On cuivrait les bijoux. | We would copper the jewelry. |
nous | cuivrions | Nous cuivrions les ustensiles. | We would copper the utensils. |
vous | cuivriez | Vous cuivriez les clés. | You would copper the keys. |
ils | cuivraient | Ils cuivraient le câble. | They would copper the cable. |
elles | cuivraient | Elles cuivraient les pièces. | They would copper the coins. |
Other Conjugations for Cuivrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cuivrer
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Cuivrer – 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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