imperfect Flashcards
1
Q
what do we use it for?
A
- past habit (i used to dance)
- general state of affairs (it was sunny)
- in contrast with perfect (i was eating (imp.) when he phoned (perf).)
2
Q
which form of the verb do we take the stem from?
A
-nous
3
Q
which tense of the verb do we take the stem from?
A
-perfect
4
Q
what are the endings?
A
- ais
- ais
- ait
- ions
- iez
- aient
5
Q
explain one example in full
a) he used to play
A
a) nous form present tense- jouons
add correct ending for he- il jouait
6
Q
examples:
a) i used to dance
b) it was raining
c) i used to play tennis
A
a) je dansais
b) il pleuvait
c) je jouais à tennis
7
Q
what is the irregular, how is it formed?
A
-être- to be (nous form= sommes)
j’etais
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