Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Introduction to the verb bosser
The English translation of the French verb “bosser” is “to work” or “to do some work.” The infinitive form of “bosser” is pronounced as “boh-say.”
The word “bosser” originates from the colloquial French language and is derived from the word “boulot,” meaning “job” or “work.” It is most often used in everyday French to talk about working or doing some form of work. It has a slightly casual and informal connotation.
In the imparfait tense, “bosser” is used to describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past. Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
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Je bossais dans un petit café tous les matins.
(I used to work in a small café every morning.) -
Tu bossais dur pour réussir tes examens.
(You were working hard to pass your exams.) -
Il/Elle bossait comme serveur/se tous les soirs.
(He/She used to work as a waiter/waitress every evening.)
Note: The English translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bosser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bossais | Je bossais tard. | I was working late. |
tu | bossais | Tu bossais dur. | You were working hard. |
il | bossait | Il bossait beaucoup. | He was working a lot. |
elle | bossait | Elle bossait souvent. | She was working often. |
on | bossait | On bossait ensemble. | We were working together. |
nous | bossions | Nous bossions ensemble. | We were working together. |
vous | bossiez | Vous bossiez rapidement. | You were working quickly. |
ils | bossaient | Ils bossaient tard. | They were working late. |
elles | bossaient | Elles bossaient dur. | They were working hard. |
Other Conjugations for Bosser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bosser
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Bosser – 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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