imperfect in French
imperfect in French is imparfait — imperfect means not perfect; having flaws.
imperfect in French
imparfait
imparfait
(grammar) A tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous.
What does "imperfect" mean?
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adj Not perfect; having flaws.
"Even an imperfect plan is better than no plan at all."
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noun A verb tense describing a past action that was ongoing or repeated.
"French uses the imperfect to describe habitual past actions."
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imperfect in a sentence
- Even an imperfect plan is better than no plan at all.
- French uses the imperfect to describe habitual past actions.
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What is "imperfect" in French?
"imperfect" in French is imparfait. imperfect means: Not perfect; having flaws.
How do you use "imperfect" in a sentence?
Example: "Even an imperfect plan is better than no plan at all." In French, "imperfect" is imparfait.
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