Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Introduction to the verb baronner
The English translation of the French verb “baronner” is “to lord it over.” The infinitive form “baronner” is pronounced as “bah-roh-nay.”
The word “baronner” comes from the noun “baron,” meaning “baron” in English. It is derived from the Old French word “baron,” which originated from the Late Latin word “baro” meaning “man, servant, or vassal.” In everyday French, “baronner” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe the act of exerting authority or power over others, often in a dominant or oppressive manner.
Here are three examples of how “baronner” can be used in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
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Il baronnait tous ses collègues au travail.
Translation: He used to lord it over all his colleagues at work. -
Quand nous étions enfants, mon grand-frère baronnait toujours sur moi.
Translation: When we were children, my older brother would always lord it over me. -
Le professeur baronnait sur ses étudiants, ne leur laissant aucun espace de liberté.
Translation: The professor used to lord it over his students, leaving them no room for freedom.
These examples show the use of “baronner” in the imparfait tense to describe the continuous action of exerting authority or dominance over others in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of baronner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | baronnais | Je baronnais tous les jours. | I used to baron every day. |
tu | baronnais | Tu baronnais avec eux. | You used to baron with them. |
il | baronnait | Il baronnait à Paris. | He used to baron in Paris. |
elle | baronnait | Elle baronnait ses propres affaires. | She used to baron her own businesses. |
on | baronnait | On baronnait sans relâche. | We used to baron relentlessly. |
nous | baronnions | Nous baronnions ensemble. | We used to baron together. |
vous | baronniez | Vous baronniez avec classe. | You used to baron with style. |
ils | baronnaient | Ils baronnaient en secret. | They used to baron in secret. |
elles | baronnaient | Elles baronnaient avec succès. | They used to baron successfully. |
Other Conjugations for Baronner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baronner
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Baronner – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
For regular -er verbs:
For regular -ir verbs
For regular -re verbs
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Description of Past Habits
Background Information
Mental and Emotional States
It’s employed to express emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations in the past. For example: “J’étais content quand il est arrivé.” (I was happy when he arrived.)
Ongoing Actions
Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
Conditional
Si Clauses
Narration
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