Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Introduction to the verb boulonner
The English translation of the French verb “boulonner” is “to bolt” or “to fasten with bolts.” The infinitive form “boulonner” is pronounced as “boo-loh-nay.”
“Boulonner” has its origins in the French noun “boulon,” meaning “bolt.” It is a regular -er verb derived from this noun.
In everyday French, “boulonner” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. It is commonly used when talking about mechanical or construction-related activities.
Here are three simple examples of “boulonner” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Chaque jour, il boulonnait les pièces du moteur. (Every day, he was bolting the engine parts.)
- Ils boulonnaient les poutres pour renforcer la structure. (They were bolting the beams to strengthen the structure.)
- Pendant des années, nous boulonnions ces machines ensemble. (For years, we were bolting these machines together.)
Note: The translations provided are direct and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of boulonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | boulonnais | Je boulonnais les planches. | I was bolting the planks. |
tu | boulonnais | Tu boulonnais les écrous. | You were bolting the nuts. |
il | boulonnait | Il boulonnait le moteur. | He was bolting the engine. |
elle | boulonnait | Elle boulonnait la charpente. | She was bolting the structure. |
on | boulonnait | On boulonnait le métal. | We were bolting the metal. |
nous | boulonnions | Nous boulonnions les pièces. | We were bolting the parts. |
vous | boulonniez | Vous boulonniez les vis. | You were bolting the screws. |
ils | boulonnaient | Ils boulonnaient l’équipement. | They were bolting the equipment. |
elles | boulonnaient | Elles boulonnaient les poutres. | They were bolting the beams. |
Other Conjugations for Boulonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulonner
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Boulonner – 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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