Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bazarder

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb bazarder

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The English translation of the French verb “bazarder” is “to get rid of” or “to throw away.” The infinitive form is pronounced as [ba.zaʁ.de].

The word “bazarder” has its origins in the Arabic language, specifically from the Arabic word “bazar” which means to sell or to trade. In everyday French, “bazarder” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

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

  1. Je bazardais mes vieux vêtements tous les ans.
    (I used to get rid of my old clothes every year.)

  2. Tu bazardais tes jouets quand tu en avais assez.
    (You used to throw away your toys when you had enough of them.)

  3. Elle bazardait régulièrement les papiers inutiles.
    (She would regularly throw away unnecessary papers.)

Note: The translations provided are not always literal, as the meaning of the verb can vary depending on the context.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bazarder

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je bazardais Je bazardais mes affaires. I was getting rid of my things.
tu bazardais Tu bazardais tes vieux vêtements. You were getting rid of your old clothes.
il bazardait Il bazardait ses livres. He was getting rid of his books.
elle bazardait Elle bazardait ses souvenirs. She was getting rid of her memories.
on bazardait On bazardait tout ce qui était inutile. We were getting rid of everything that was useless.
nous bazardions Nous bazardions nos meubles. We were getting rid of our furniture.
vous bazardiez Vous bazardiez vos vieux appareils électroniques. You were getting rid of your old electronic devices.
ils bazardaient Ils bazardaient leurs jouets. They were getting rid of their toys.
elles bazardaient Elles bazardaient leurs vieux papiers. They were getting rid of their old papers.

Other Conjugations for Bazarder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bazarder – 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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