Practice French Imparfait

Use imparfait for past habits and background context. Use this page as a quick refresher before starting practice in the app.

Example verb: parler (to speak)

  • Group: 1
  • Model: régulier
  • Level: A1
  • Stem: parl
  • Past participle: parlé

Common endings or structure

  • Stem nous present + ais, ais, ait, ions, iez, aient

Examples

  • Quand j etais enfant, je jouais ici.
  • Nous lisions souvent le soir.

Mini quiz

Choose the correct form: Vous ___ souvent a ce cafe.

alliezetes allesirez

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FAQ

When do I use imparfait instead of passe compose?

Use imparfait for ongoing background or repeated past habits.

How do I get the imparfait stem?

Start from the nous present form and remove -ons.

Is “etre” irregular in imparfait?

Yes, it uses the unique stem et- (j etais, tu etais, etc.).