sentir imparfait conjugation
Sentir (to feel/smell) in the imparfait: sentais, sentais, sentait, sentions, sentiez, sentaient.
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.
Sentir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Sentir in a sentence
- Je sens le parfum des fleurs.I smell the scent of the flowers.
- Elle a senti la fatigue.She felt the tiredness.
Irregular -ir verb; can mean 'to feel' or 'to smell (something)'.
FAQ
What is the imparfait of sentir?
Sentir in the French imparfait: je sentais, tu sentais, il/elle/on sentait, nous sentions, vous sentiez, ils/elles sentaient.
Is sentir irregular in the imparfait?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je sentais; tu sentais; il/elle/on sentait; nous sentions; vous sentiez; ils/elles sentaient.
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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