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Conjugation directory
Imaginer is a versatile verb for expressing creativity or hypothetical scenarios in French. It is frequently used in everyday conversation and exam prompts to describe possibilities or ideas.
Use imaginer in TEF/TCF speaking to propose ideas or describe hypothetical situations, e.g., 'Imaginez que vous gagniez à la loterie.'
J'imagine un monde sans pollution.
I imagine a world without pollution.
Do not confuse imaginer with 's'imaginer' (to imagine oneself) — the reflexive form changes the meaning, e.g., 'Il s'imagine riche' means 'He imagines himself rich.'
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Imaginer typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.