aimer imparfait conjugation
Aimer (to like/love) in the imparfait: aimais, aimais, aimait, aimions, aimiez, aimaient.
Imparfait Imperfect
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ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the imparfait
The imparfait describes the past as background: habits (“used to”), ongoing actions (“was doing”), descriptions and states. Être is the only verb with an irregular imparfait stem (ét-).
How it is formed
Take the nous form of the present, drop -ons and add ais, ais, ait, ions, iez, aient: nous finissons → je finissais.
Aimer is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Aimer in a sentence
- J'aime le chocolat.I like chocolate.
- Il a aimé le film.He liked the movie.
Regular -er verb; aimer + infinitive means 'to like doing'.
FAQ
What is the imparfait of aimer?
Aimer in the French imparfait: j' aimais, tu aimais, il/elle/on aimait, nous aimions, vous aimiez, ils/elles aimaient.
Is aimer irregular in the imparfait?
No. In the imparfait aimer takes the regular endings for its verb class, so aimais follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
When do you use the French imparfait?
The imparfait describes the past as background: habits (“used to”), ongoing actions (“was doing”), descriptions and states. Être is the only verb with an irregular imparfait stem (ét-).
How is the imparfait formed?
Take the nous form of the present, drop -ons and add ais, ais, ait, ions, iez, aient: nous finissons → je finissais.
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