Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Introduction to the verb aiguiller
The English translation of the French verb “aiguiller” is “to guide” or “to direct.” The infinitive form “aiguiller” is pronounced as [eh-gwee-yay].
The verb “aiguiller” originated from the Old French word “aguiller,” ultimately derived from the Latin word “acūleāre,” meaning “to prick” or “to guide with a needle.” In everyday French, “aiguiller” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “aiguiller” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, mon grand-père m’aiguillait dans ma carrière. (When I was a child, my grandfather guided me in my career.)
- Elle nous aiguillait toujours vers les meilleurs restaurants de la ville. (She always directed us to the best restaurants in town.)
- Ils aiguillaient les touristes vers les attractions les plus populaires de la région. (They used to guide tourists to the most popular attractions in the region.)
Note: The imparfait tense indicates ongoing or repeated actions in the past, often used to set the scene or provide background information.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of aiguiller
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | aiguillais | J’aiguillais les passagers. | I was directing the passengers. |
tu | aiguillais | Tu aiguillais les voitures. | You were directing the cars. |
il | aiguillait | Il aiguillait le train. | He was directing the train. |
elle | aiguillait | Elle aiguillait les camions. | She was directing the trucks. |
on | aiguillait | On aiguillait les piétons. | We were directing the pedestrians. |
nous | aiguillions | Nous aiguillions les voyageurs. | We were directing the travelers. |
vous | aiguilliez | Vous aiguilliez les cyclistes. | You were directing the cyclists. |
ils | aiguillaient | Ils aiguillaient les bus. | They were directing the buses. |
elles | aiguillaient | Elles aiguillaient les avions. | They were directing the planes. |
Other Conjugations for Aiguiller.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguiller
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Aiguiller – 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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