Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Introduction to the verb bivouaquer
The English translation of the French verb “bivouaquer” is “to bivouac” or “to camp out.” The infinitive form “bivouaquer” is pronounced as “bee-voo-a-kay.”
“Bivouaquer” comes from the French noun “bivouac,” which originated from the Swiss German word “biwacht” (bi = by, wacht = guard). It was initially used in the military context to refer to a night guard duty. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the action of setting up temporary camp during military campaigns or outdoor activities.
In everyday French, the verb “bivouaquer” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe past habits or ongoing actions in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:
- Chaque été, nous bivouaquions au bord de la rivière. (Every summer, we used to camp out by the river.)
- Pendant mes randonnées en montagne, je bivouaquais souvent pour profiter de la nature. (During my hikes in the mountains, I would often bivouac to enjoy nature.)
- Lorsque j’étais scout, nous bivouaquions régulièrement dans la forêt. (When I was a scout, we would regularly camp out in the forest.)
English translations:
- Every summer, we used to camp out by the river.
- During my hikes in the mountains, I would often bivouac to enjoy nature.
- When I was a scout, we would regularly camp out in the forest.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bivouaquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bivouaquais | Je bivouaquais dans la forêt. | I was bivouacking in the forest. |
tu | bivouaquais | Tu bivouaquais près de la rivière. | You were bivouacking near the river. |
il | bivouaquait | Il bivouaquait avec ses amis. | He was bivouacking with his friends. |
elle | bivouaquait | Elle bivouaquait sous les étoiles. | She was bivouacking under the stars. |
on | bivouaquait | On bivouaquait en montagne. | We were bivouacking in the mountains. |
nous | bivouaquions | Nous bivouaquions près du lac. | We were bivouacking near the lake. |
vous | bivouaquiez | Vous bivouaquiez en plein air. | You were bivouacking outdoors. |
ils | bivouaquaient | Ils bivouaquaient dans la vallée. | They were bivouacking in the valley. |
elles | bivouaquaient | Elles bivouaquaient dans la forêt tropicale. | They were bivouacking in the rainforest. |
Other Conjugations for Bivouaquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
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Bivouaquer – 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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