Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Introduction to the verb bouger
The English translation of the French verb “bouger” is “to move.” The infinitive form “bouger” is pronounced as “boo-zhay.”
The verb “bouger” originates from the Old French word “bouger,” which came from the Latin word “bullicare” meaning “to bubble” or “to boil.” In everyday French, “bouger” is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, je bougeais beaucoup. (When I was a child, I used to move a lot.)
- Pendant mes vacances, je ne bougeais presque pas de la plage. (During my vacation, I hardly moved from the beach.)
- Nous bougions rarement de la maison le week-end. (We rarely used to leave the house on weekends.)
Note: The English translations of the examples provided may not exactly match the tense or nuance of the French sentences.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bouger
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bougeais | Je bougeais souvent. | I used to move often. |
tu | bougeais | Tu bougeais lentement. | You used to move slowly. |
il | bougeait | Il bougeait beaucoup. | He used to move a lot. |
elle | bougeait | Elle bougeait gracieusement. | She used to move gracefully. |
on | bougeait | On bougeait ensemble. | We used to move together. |
nous | bougions | Nous bougions avec enthousiasme. | We used to move with enthusiasm. |
vous | bougiez | Vous bougiez rapidement. | You used to move quickly. |
ils | bougeaient | Ils bougeaient souvent. | They used to move often. |
elles | bougeaient | Elles bougeaient avec élégance. | They used to move with elegance. |
Other Conjugations for Bouger.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouger
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Bouger – 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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