Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb barouder

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb barouder

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The English translation of the French verb “barouder” is “to wander/travel/adventure.” The infinitive form “barouder” is pronounced as “bah-roo-deh.”

The word “barouder” comes from the noun “baroud,” which originally refers to a skirmish or a military expedition. However, in everyday French, “barouder” is commonly used to describe someone traveling or wandering in an adventurous way, often with a sense of exploration and discovery.

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

  1. Je baroudais dans les rues de Paris tous les jours.
    (I used to wander through the streets of Paris every day.)

  2. Tu baroudais à travers les montagnes pendant les vacances d’été.
    (You used to adventure through the mountains during summer vacation.)

  3. Il/Elle baroudait à vélo à la recherche de nouvelles destinations.
    (He/She used to travel by bike in search of new destinations.)

Please note that the imparfait tense indicates a habit or a repeated action in the past, which reflects the sense of continuous wandering or traveling associated with “barouder.”

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of barouder

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je baroudais Je baroudais dans la ville. I was wandering around the city.
tu baroudais Tu baroudais en montagne. You were exploring in the mountains.
il baroudait Il baroudait à travers les déserts. He was adventuring through the deserts.
elle baroudait Elle baroudait dans les forêts. She was trekking through the forests.
on baroudait On baroudait à travers le pays. We were roaming around the country.
nous baroudions Nous baroudions sur les routes. We were traveling on the roads.
vous baroudiez Vous baroudiez en Europe. You were backpacking in Europe.
ils baroudaient Ils baroudaient dans les îles. They were wandering around the islands.
elles baroudaient Elles baroudaient sur les plages. They were exploring on the beaches.

Other Conjugations for Barouder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Barouder – 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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