Conjugation rule
Imperfect tense of double-consonant verbs (jeter)
Conjugation rule for the “-eler and -eter verbs doubling the consonant” pattern.
Explanation
The stem is the infinitive without -er (jeter → jet-). The endings added to it are -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient. The model verb is jeter (je jetais, nous jetions).
The pattern at a glance
The forms of jeter published for this tense, endings in colour.
- jejetais
- tujetais
- il/elle/onjetait
- nousjetions
- vousjetiez
- ils/ellesjetaient
Examples
- je jetais
- nous jetions
- ils jetaient