Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Introduction to the verb baiser
The English translation of the French verb “baiser” is “to kiss.” The infinitive form “baiser” is pronounced as “beh-zey.”
The verb “baiser” originates from the Latin word “basium,” which means “kiss.” In everyday French, “baiser” is primarily used to express the action of kissing someone romantically or affectionately.
Here are three simple examples of “baiser” in the imparfait tense, with their respective English translations:
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Chaque soir, nous nous embrassions avant de nous coucher.
(Every evening, we used to kiss before going to bed.) -
Quand j’étais jeune, je l’embrassais tendrement sur la joue.
(When I was young, I used to kiss him/her tenderly on the cheek.) -
Pendant nos vacances, nous nous embrassions sous le soleil d’été.
(During our vacation, we used to kiss under the summer sun.)
Please note that “baiser” can also have a vulgar meaning in certain contexts, referring to sexual intercourse. It is essential to use this verb with caution and consider its context to avoid misunderstandings.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of baiser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | baisais | Je baisais souvent. | I used to kiss often. |
tu | baisais | Tu baisais doucement. | You used to kiss gently. |
il | baisait | Il baisait sa petite amie. | He used to kiss his girlfriend. |
elle | baisait | Elle baisait passionnément. | She used to kiss passionately. |
on | baisait | On baisait discrètement. | We used to kiss discreetly. |
nous | baisions | Nous baisions tendrement. | We used to kiss tenderly. |
vous | baisiez | Vous baisiez avec passion. | You used to kiss with passion. |
ils | baisaient | Ils baisaient rapidement. | They used to kiss quickly. |
elles | baisaient | Elles baisaient sensuellement. | They used to kiss sensually. |
Other Conjugations for Baiser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
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Baiser – 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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