Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Introduction to the verb embouer
The English translation of the French verb “embouer” is “to obstruct” or “to block.” The infinitive form of “embouer” is pronounced as “ahm-boo-ey.”
“Embouer” is derived from the Old French word “emboüer,” which comes from the prefix “en-” (meaning “in” or “into”) and the word “boue” (meaning “mud”). In everyday French, “embouer” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe a continuous action or state in the past.
Here are three examples of “embouer” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Pendant la pluie, la route s’embouait facilement. (During the rain, the road would easily get blocked with mud.)
- Autrefois, la rivière s’embouait régulièrement à cause des travaux de construction. (In the past, the river would often get obstructed due to construction works.)
- Quand il pleuvait beaucoup, les canalisations s’embouaient et provoquaient des inondations. (When it rained heavily, the pipes would get clogged and cause floods.)
Note: The translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of embouer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | embuais | J’embuais la fenêtre. | I was fogging up the window. |
tu | embuais | Tu embuais tes lunettes. | You were fogging up your glasses. |
il | embuait | Il embuait le miroir. | He was fogging up the mirror. |
elle | embuait | Elle embuait la vitre. | She was fogging up the glass. |
on | embuait | On embuait le pare-brise. | We were fogging up the windshield. |
nous | embuions | Nous embuions les verres. | We were fogging up the lenses. |
vous | embuiez | Vous embuiez le spectacle. | You were fogging up the view. |
ils | embuaient | Ils embuaient les vitres. | They were fogging up the windows. |
elles | embuaient | Elles embuaient les miroirs. | They were fogging up the mirrors. |
Other Conjugations for Embouer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embouer
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Embouer – 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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