Conjoint use of imparfait and passé compose

Question 1

Imparfait

Answer 1

Used for habitual, repetitive actions that occur in the past.
Provides descriptions, emotions/feelings and background contextual info.

Question 2

Passé compose

Answer 2

Used to describe completed actions, series of actions, sudden one-off actions or actions which take place simultaneously in the past.

Question 3

Context

Answer 3

Imparfait is the background- scenery, mood, weather etc.
Passé compose is the action and events.
Imparfait is the cause and passé compose is the effect/consequence.