Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Introduction to the verb bêtiser
The English translation of the French verb “bêtiser” is “to act foolishly” or “to play a prank.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “bêtiser” is [be-te-ze].
The word “bêtiser” is derived from the French noun “bêtise,” which means “foolishness” or “silliness.” It is most often used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “bêtiser” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais enfant, je bêtisais tout le temps.
(When I was a child, I used to act foolishly all the time.) -
Ils bêtisaient en classe et dérangeaient les autres élèves.
(They used to fool around in class and disturb the other students.) -
Pendant les vacances, nous bêtisions souvent dans le jardin.
(During the holidays, we would often play pranks in the garden.)
Note: The English translations aim to capture the sense of the imparfait tense, but the exact translations may vary based on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bêtiser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bêtisais | Je bêtisais souvent. | I used to misbehave often. |
tu | bêtisais | Tu bêtisais avec moi. | You used to misbehave with me. |
il | bêtisait | Il bêtisait en classe. | He used to misbehave in class. |
elle | bêtisait | Elle bêtisait sans raison. | She used to misbehave without reason. |
on | bêtisait | On bêtisait tout le temps. | We used to misbehave all the time. |
nous | bêtisions | Nous bêtisions ensemble. | We used to misbehave together. |
vous | bêtisiez | Vous bêtisiez souvent. | You used to misbehave often. |
ils | bêtisaient | Ils bêtisaient en public. | They used to misbehave in public. |
elles | bêtisaient | Elles bêtisaient sans retenue. | They used to misbehave without restraint. |
Other Conjugations for Bêtiser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bêtiser
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Bêtiser – 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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