aller imparfait conjugation
Aller (to go) in the imparfait: allais, allais, allait, allions, alliez, allaient.
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.
Aller is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Aller in a sentence
- Je vais à l'école à pied.I go to school on foot.
- Nous sommes allés au cinéma hier.We went to the cinema yesterday.
Irregular; also used with infinitive for near future (je vais faire).
FAQ
What is the imparfait of aller?
Aller in the French imparfait: j' allais, tu allais, il/elle/on allait, nous allions, vous alliez, ils/elles allaient.
Is aller irregular in the imparfait?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: j' allais; tu allais; il/elle/on allait; nous allions; vous alliez; ils/elles allaient.
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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