partir imparfait conjugation
Partir (to leave/depart) in the imparfait: partais, partais, partait, partions, partiez, partaient.
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.
Partir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Partir in a sentence
- Je pars demain.I am leaving tomorrow.
- Elle est partie tôt.She left early.
Takes être; intransitive, unlike 'quitter' which needs a direct object.
FAQ
What is the imparfait of partir?
Partir in the French imparfait: je partais, tu partais, il/elle/on partait, nous partions, vous partiez, ils/elles partaient.
Is partir irregular in the imparfait?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je partais; tu partais; il/elle/on partait; nous partions; vous partiez; ils/elles partaient.
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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