Réviser et Pratiquer (Review and Practice)

Learning ObjectivesI can correctly form the l'imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] for regular verbs and common irregular verbs.I can identify when to use the l'imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] for descriptions and habits in the past.I can tell the difference between the l'imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] and the le passé composé (the perfect tense) [luh pah-say com-poh-ZAY] in simple contexts.Imagine you're telling a friend a memory from your childhood. 🧸 How would you describe your house, your toys, or your favorite games? The l'imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] is the key to traveling through time with your words! 🕰️Real-World ApplicationsTelling childhood memories.Describing a scene in a story.Explaining how things used to be.

The l'imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] uses specific endings. Here's a reminder for a few important verbs.InfinitivePresent Tense (nous form)Imperfect StemExample (je form)parler (to speak) [par-LAY]parlons (we speak) [par-LOHN]parl-je parlais (I was speaking) [zhuh par-LEH]finir (to finish) [fee-NEER]finissons (we finish) [fee-nee-SOHN]finiss-je finissais (I was finishing) [zhuh fee-nee-SEH]avoir (to have) [ah-VWAR]avons (we have) [ah-VOHN]av-j'avais (I had) [zhah-VEH]être (to be) [ET-ruh]sommes (we are) [sum]ét- (irregular)j'étais (I was) [zhay-TEH]aller (to go) [ah-LAY]allons (we go) [ah-LOHN]all-j'allais (I was going) [zhah-LEH]

1. How to Form the Imperfect TenseRule: To form the l'imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH], take the stem of the verb from the first-person plural nous (we) [noo] form in the present tense, remove the -ons [ohn] ending, and add the imperfect endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient [eh, eh, eh, ee-OHN, ee-AY, eh]. The only major exception is the verb être (to be) [ET-ruh], which uses the stem ét-.2. Using it for DescriptionsRule: We use the l'imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] to describe people, places, feelings, or the weather in the past. It's like painting a picture with words. Example: Le ciel était bleu et le soleil brillait (The sky was blue and the sun was shining) [luh see-EL ay-TEH bloo ay luh soh-LAY bree-YEH].3. Using it for HabitsRule: We use the l'imparfait...