Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb argougner

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb argougner

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The English translation of the French verb “argougner” is “to grumble” or “to mutter.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “argougner” is [ar-goo-nye].

The origin of the verb “argougner” is uncertain, and it does not have a direct equivalent in English. It is primarily used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which indicates a continuous or ongoing action in the past.

Here are three examples of “argougner” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Je l’entendais argougner dans son coin.
    (I used to hear him grumble in his corner.)
  2. Nous argougnions constamment contre les règles injustes.
    (We were constantly grumbling against the unfair rules.)
  3. Les enfants argougnaient pendant tout le trajet en voiture.
    (The children were grumbling the whole car ride.)

In these examples, “argougner” is used to describe a continuous activity of grumbling or muttering in the past.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of argougner

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je argougnais J’argougnais tout le temps. I used to grumble all the time.
tu argougnais Tu argougnais contre lui. You used to grumble against him.
il argougnait Il argougnait pendant la réunion. He used to grumble during the meeting.
elle argougnait Elle argougnait souvent. She used to grumble often.
on argougnait On argougnait ensemble. We used to grumble together.
nous argougnions Nous argougnions contre les règles. We used to grumble against the rules.
vous argougniez Vous argougniez tout le temps. You used to grumble all the time.
ils argougnent Ils argougnent toujours. They always grumble.
elles argougnent Elles argougnent sans cesse. They grumble incessantly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Argougner – 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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