Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Introduction to the verb boucler
The English translation of the French verb “boucler” is “to buckle” or “to fasten.” The infinitive form of “boucler” is pronounced as “boo-klay.”
The word “boucler” comes from the Latin word “vinculare,” which means “to bind.” In everyday French, “boucler” is most commonly used in the imparfait tense, which corresponds to the English past imperfect tense. The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “boucler” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je bouclais mes ceintures avant de conduire. (I used to fasten my seatbelts before driving.)
- Tu bouclais souvent tes cheveux avec des élastiques. (You used to often tie your hair with elastics.)
- Nous bouclions nos valises avant de partir en vacances. (We used to buckle our suitcases before going on vacation.)
Note: The English translations provided may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of boucler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bouclais | Je bouclais mes cheveux. | I was curling my hair. |
tu | bouclais | Tu bouclais ton sac. | You were closing your bag. |
il | bouclait | Il bouclait son manteau. | He was fastening his coat. |
elle | bouclait | Elle bouclait sa valise. | She was closing her suitcase. |
on | bouclait | On bouclait le projet. | We were finishing the project. |
nous | bouclions | Nous bouclions nos ceintures. | We were fastening our seatbelts. |
vous | boucliez | Vous boucliez vos valises. | You were closing your suitcases. |
ils | bouclaient | Ils bouclaient leurs dossiers. | They were finishing their documents. |
elles | bouclaient | Elles bouclaient leurs vestes. | They were closing their jackets. |
Other Conjugations for Boucler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boucler
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Boucler – 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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