Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisoter

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baisoter

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The English translation of the French verb “baisoter” is “to give a light kiss” or “to peck.”

The infinitive form “baisoter” is pronounced as [be-zo-te].

The word “baisoter” originated from the combination of the French word “baiser” (meaning “to kiss”) and the colloquial suffix “-oter,” which is used to create a diminutive form or to express a repetitive action. It is a popular term used in everyday French, particularly among younger generations, and is considered less formal than “embrasser” (to kiss).

In the imparfait tense, “baisoter” describes repeated or ongoing actions in the past. Here are three examples:

  1. Quand nous étions jeunes, nous baisotions tous les soirs dans le parc.
    (When we were young, we used to give each other light kisses every evening in the park.)

  2. Pendant l’été dernier, tu baisotais toujours ton petit ami sur la plage.
    (Last summer, you would always peck your boyfriend on the beach.)

  3. Ils se tenaient la main et baisotaient doucement en marchant.
    (They were holding hands and gently kissing as they walked.)

English translations:

  1. When we were young, we used to give each other light kisses every evening in the park.

  2. Last summer, you would always peck your boyfriend on the beach.

  3. They were holding hands and gently kissing as they walked.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of baisoter

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je baisotais Je baisotais souvent. I used to kiss often.
tu baisotais Tu baisotais doucement. You used to kiss gently.
il baisotait Il baisotait passionnément. He used to kiss passionately.
elle baisotait Elle baisotait tendrement. She used to kiss tenderly.
on baisotait On baisotait discrètement. We used to kiss discreetly.
nous baisotions Nous baisotions avec passion. We used to kiss passionately.
vous baisotiez Vous baisotiez délicatement. You used to kiss delicately.
ils baisotaient Ils baisotaient frénétiquement. They used to kiss frantically.
elles baisotaient Elles baisotaient amoureusement. They used to kiss lovingly.

Other Conjugations for Baisoter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baisoter – 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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