Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Introduction to the verb aiguillonner
The English translation of the French verb “aiguillonner” is “to spur” or “to goad”. The infinitive form of “aiguillonner” is pronounced as [eɡɥijɔne].
The word “aiguillonner” has its origins in the Old French word “aguillon”, meaning “goad” or “spur”. It is derived from the Latin word “aculeus”, which also means “sting” or “goad”. In everyday French, “aiguillonner” is often used in the imparfait tense to express a continuous or ongoing action in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “aiguillonner” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
- Je l’aiguillonnais pour qu’il se dépêche.
(I was goading him to hurry up.) - Elle nous aiguillonnait afin que nous terminions le travail.
(She was spurring us on to finish the job.) - Les supporters aiguillonnaient l’équipe avec leurs encouragements.
(The fans were goading the team with their cheers.)
These examples illustrate the use of “aiguillonner” in the imparfait tense, indicating ongoing actions or habits in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of aiguillonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | aiguillonnais | J’aiguillonnais mon cheval. | I was spurring my horse. |
tu | aiguillonnais | Tu aiguillonnais ton ami. | You were urging your friend. |
il | aiguillonnait | Il aiguillonnait ses collègues. | He was prodding his colleagues. |
elle | aiguillonnait | Elle aiguillonnait son équipe. | She was motivating her team. |
on | aiguillonnait | On aiguillonnait les participants. | We were spurring the participants. |
nous | aiguillions | Nous aiguillions nos efforts. | We were driving our efforts. |
vous | aiguillonniez | Vous aiguillonniez votre imagination. | You were stimulating your imagination. |
ils | aiguillonnaient | Ils aiguillonnaient leurs élèves. | They were goading their students. |
elles | aiguillonnaient | Elles aiguillonnaient leurs parents. | They were prodding their parents. |
Other Conjugations for Aiguillonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aiguillonner
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Aiguillonner – 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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