Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Introduction to the verb effilocher
The English translation of the French verb “effilocher” is “to unravel” or “to fray.” The infinitive form “effilocher” is pronounced as [eh-fee-loh-shay].
The word “effilocher” originates from the Old French term “filochier,” which means “to pull thread apart.” It is derived from the combination of “fil” (thread) and “locher” (to loosen). In everyday French, “effilocher” is most commonly used in the imparfait tense, which expresses ongoing or repetitive actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of the usage of “effilocher” in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
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Je l’effilochais lentement pour faire des franges.
(I was unraveling it slowly to create fringes.) -
Les vieux vêtements s’effilochaient avec le temps.
(The old clothes were fraying over time.) -
Elle effilochait la corde en tirant dessus.
(She was unraveling the rope by pulling on it.)
It is important to note that the translations provided are approximate and the context may influence the precise meaning of the sentence.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of effilocher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | effilochais | J’effilochais le tissu. | I was fraying the fabric. |
tu | effilochais | Tu effilochais les fils. | You were unraveling the threads. |
il | effilochait | Il effilochait son pull. | He was fraying his sweater. |
elle | effilochait | Elle effilochait la corde. | She was unraveling the rope. |
on | effilochait | On effilochait les bouts. | We were fraying the ends. |
nous | effilochions | Nous effilochions les vieux vêtements. | We were fraying the old clothes. |
vous | effilochiez | Vous effilochiez les cordes. | You were unraveling the ropes. |
ils | effilochaient | Ils effilochaient les serviettes. | They were fraying the napkins. |
elles | effilochaient | Elles effilochaient les écharpes. | They were unraveling the scarves. |
Other Conjugations for Effilocher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb effilocher
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Effilocher – 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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