When to use imparfait?

  • Imparfait
  • Past tense
  • French grammar

The imparfait is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, as well as to set the scene or provide background information. It is also used to express physical and emotional states in the past. Sources: [1][2][3]

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