Être (To Be) — Imperfect Tense

This video tutorial explores the French verb 'être' in the imperfect tense, focusing on its conjugation and usage. It covers the standard endings for different pronouns, provides examples of sentences using the imperfect tense, and explains how to form negations. The tutorial also includes practical examples to help learners understand the application of the imperfect tense in everyday language.

What is the ending for 'nous' in the imperfect tense of French verbs?

• -ions

• -iez

• -aient

• -ait

How do you say 'I was' in French using the verb 'être' in the imperfect tense?

• Je serai

• J'ai été

• Je suis

• J'étais

Which of the following is the correct conjugation for 'vous' in the imperfect tense of 'être'?

• Vous serez

• Vous avez été

• Vous étiez

• Vous êtes

In the sentence 'Vous n'étiez pas de très bonne humeur hier', what does 'humeur' mean?

• Humor

• Mood

• Hunger

• Weather

What is the purpose of adding 'ne' and 'pas' around 'étiez' in a sentence?

• To form a question

• To indicate future tense

• To make a negation

• To show emphasis

Where were 'ils' in the example sentence 'Ils étaient sur le Pont de Londres hier soir'?

• At a restaurant

• In a museum

• On a bridge

• In a park

What does 'sur le Pont de Londres' translate to in English?

• Across the London Bridge

• On the London Bridge

• Under the London Bridge

• Near the London Bridge