Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Introduction to the verb bichonner
The English translation of the French verb “bichonner” is “to pamper” or “to dote on.” The infinitive form “bichonner” is pronounced as [bee-sho-nay].
The word “bichonner” has uncertain origins, but it is believed to be derived from the noun “bichon,” which refers to a small dog breed known for being pampered and well-groomed. In everyday French, “bichonner” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “bichonner” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je bichonnais mon jardin tous les jours.
(I used to pamper my garden every day.) - Elle bichonnait ses cheveux pendant des heures.
(She used to dote on her hair for hours.) - Nous bichonnions notre chien comme un membre de la famille.
(We used to pamper our dog as a family member.)
In these examples, the imparfait tense conveys the idea of ongoing or repeated actions in the past, highlighting the act of pampering or doting on something or someone.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bichonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bichonnais | Je bichonnais ma voiture. | I used to pamper my car. |
tu | bichonnais | Tu bichonnais ton animal de compagnie. | You used to pamper your pet. |
il | bichonnait | Il bichonnait sa maison. | He used to pamper his house. |
elle | bichonnait | Elle bichonnait ses plantes. | She used to pamper her plants. |
on | bichonnait | On bichonnait nos cheveux. | We used to pamper our hair. |
nous | bichonnions | Nous bichonnions nos meubles. | We used to pamper our furniture. |
vous | bichonniez | Vous bichonniez votre jardin. | You used to pamper your garden. |
ils | bichonnaient | Ils bichonnaient leurs instruments de musique. | They used to pamper their musical instruments. |
elles | bichonnaient | Elles bichonnaient leurs vêtements. | They used to pamper their clothes. |
Other Conjugations for Bichonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bichonner
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Bichonner – 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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