Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Introduction to the verb effarer
The English translation of the French verb “effarer” is “to terrify” or “to frighten.” The infinitive form “effarer” is pronounced as [e.fa.ʁe].
The word “effarer” is derived from the Old French verb “fere” meaning “to strike” or “to hit.” It is mainly used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which indicates ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “effarer” used in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, le noir m’effarait. (When I was a child, the dark used to frighten me.)
- Les histoires de fantômes nous effaraient pendant la nuit. (Ghost stories used to terrify us during the night.)
- Les bruits étranges dans la maison nous effaraient chaque fois. (The strange noises in the house would frighten us every time.)
In these examples, the imparfait tense is employed to describe past actions or situations that were ongoing or habitual.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of effarer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | effarais | J’effarais mes amis. | I used to scare my friends. |
tu | effarais | Tu effarais les enfants. | You used to scare the children. |
il | effarait | Il effarait tout le monde. | He used to scare everyone. |
elle | effarait | Elle effarait ses parents. | She used to scare her parents. |
on | effarait | On effarait les animaux sauvages. | We used to scare wild animals. |
nous | effarions | Nous effarions nos ennemis. | We used to scare our enemies. |
vous | effariez | Vous effariez les passants. | You used to scare the passersby. |
ils | effaraient | Ils effaraient les voisins. | They used to scare the neighbors. |
elles | effaraient | Elles effaraient les oiseaux. | They used to scare the birds. |
Other Conjugations for Effarer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effarer
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Effarer – 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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