Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb barloquer

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb barloquer

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The English translation of the French verb “barloquer” is “to block” or “to lock.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “bar-lo-keh,” with the stress on the second syllable.

The word “barloquer” comes from the French noun “barloc,” which means a blockage or obstacle. It is generally used in everyday French in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions or states in the past. The imparfait tense is used to set the scene, describe habitual actions, or express continuing actions or states in the past.

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

  1. Chaque matin, la circulation barloquait à l’entrée de la ville.
    (Every morning, traffic would block at the entrance of the city.)
  2. Les manifestants barloquaient régulièrement l’accès au bâtiment gouvernemental.
    (The protesters would regularly block access to the government building.)
  3. L’ancien système informatique barloquait souvent, ce qui causait de nombreux problèmes.
    (The old computer system would often lock, causing many issues.)

Please note that the English translations provided are not literal translations but rather convey the meaning of the sentences in English.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of barloquer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je barloquais Je barloquais souvent. I used to barloque often.
tu barloquais Tu barloquais avec lui. You used to barloque with him.
il barloquait Il barloquait rapidement. He used to barloque quickly.
elle barloquait Elle barloquait discrètement. She used to barloque quietly.
on barloquait On barloquait ensemble. We used to barloque together.
nous barloquions Nous barloquions joyeusement. We used to barloque happily.
vous barloquiez Vous barloquiez souvent. You used to barloque often.
ils barloquaient Ils barloquaient en groupe. They used to barloque in a group.
elles barloquaient Elles barloquaient avec enthousiasme. They used to barloque enthusiastically.

Other Conjugations for Barloquer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Barloquer – 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.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

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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