Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Introduction to the verb bagouler
The English translation of the French verb bagouler is “to swagger” or “to strut.” The infinitive form of bagouler is pronounced as “bah-goo-lay.”
The word bagouler comes from the French noun “bagou,” which refers to someone who has a way with words or is skilled at persuasive speech. In everyday French, bagouler is often used in the imparfait tense to describe someone strutting or swaggering in a confident and boastful manner.
Here are three examples of bagouler used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Il bagoulait dans la rue en racontant ses exploits. (He used to strut down the street, bragging about his accomplishments.)
- Nous le voyions bagouler lorsqu’il parlait de son succès. (We used to see him swaggering when he talked about his success.)
- Les politiciens bagoulaient sur scène pour gagner la confiance du public. (The politicians used to strut on stage to gain the public’s trust.)
Note: The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated past actions or states.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bagouler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bagoulais | Je bagoulais souvent. | I used to chat a lot. |
tu | bagoulais | Tu bagoulais avec lui. | You used to chat with him. |
il | bagoulait | Il bagoulait devant le miroir. | He used to chat in front of the mirror. |
elle | bagoulait | Elle bagoulait toute la journée. | She used to chat all day. |
on | bagoulait | On bagoulait en classe. | We used to chat in class. |
nous | bagoulions | Nous bagoulions au téléphone. | We used to chat on the phone. |
vous | bagouliez | Vous bagouliez en ligne. | You used to chat online. |
ils | bagoulaient | Ils bagoulaient en secret. | They used to chat in secret. |
elles | bagoulaient | Elles bagoulaient entre elles. | They used to chat with each other. |
Other Conjugations for Bagouler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bagouler
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Bagouler – 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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