Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb argotiser

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The English translation of the French verb “argotiser” is “to use slang.” The infinitive form “argotiser” is pronounced as “ahr-goh-tee-zay.”

The word “argotiser” originates from the French noun “argot,” which means “slang.” The verb “argotiser” is formed by adding the suffix “-iser” to “argot,” which is a common way of forming verbs in French.

In everyday French, the verb “argotiser” in the imparfait tense is used to describe the action of using or speaking in slang. It indicates a habitual or ongoing action in the past.

Here are three examples of “argotiser” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:

  1. Quand j’étais adolescent, j’argotisais tout le temps avec mes amis.
    (When I was a teenager, I would use slang all the time with my friends.)

  2. Nous argotisions souvent lors de nos soirées entre étudiants.
    (We would often use slang during our student parties.)

  3. Tu argotisais comme un vrai Parisien lorsque nous étions en ville.
    (You used to speak in slang like a true Parisian when we were in the city.)

Note: The imparfait tense in French is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of argotiser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je argotisais J’argotisais souvent. I used to use slang often.
tu argotisais Tu argotisais beaucoup. You used to use slang a lot.
il argotisait Il argotisait sans cesse. He used to use slang constantly.
elle argotisait Elle argotisait avec ses amis. She used to use slang with her friends.
on argotisait On argotisait en secret. We used to use slang in secret.
nous argotisions Nous argotisions ensemble. We used to use slang together.
vous argotisiez Vous argotisiez parfois. You used to use slang sometimes.
ils argotisaient Ils argotisaient entre eux. They used to use slang among themselves.
elles argotisaient Elles argotisaient sans retenue. They used to use slang without restraint.

Other Conjugations for Argotiser.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argotiser

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Argotiser – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

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Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

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

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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