Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Introduction to the verb bouillonner
The English translation of the French verb “bouillonner” is “to boil” or “to bubble.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “bouillonner” is “boo-yoh-nay.”
The verb “bouillonner” is derived from the noun “bouillon,” which means “broth” or “stock.” It belongs to the first group of -er verbs in French. In everyday French, “bouillonner” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or continuous actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “bouillonner” used in the imparfait tense:
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Les idées bouillonnaient dans sa tête.
English translation: Ideas were bubbling in his/her head.
Explanation: This sentence denotes someone experiencing a continuous flow of thoughts. -
La foule bouillonnait d’excitation.
English translation: The crowd was boiling with excitement.
Explanation: This example conveys the idea of a crowd being lively and energetic with excitement. -
La marmite bouillonnait doucement sur le feu.
English translation: The pot was simmering gently on the stove.
Explanation: This sentence describes the gentle boiling or simmering of a pot on the stove.
In all these examples, the imparfait tense is used to portray actions or states that were ongoing or in progress in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bouillonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bouillonnais | Je bouillonnais de colère. | I was seething with anger. |
tu | bouillonnais | Tu bouillonnais d’excitation. | You were bubbling with excitement. |
il | bouillonnait | Il bouillonnait de frustration. | He was boiling with frustration. |
elle | bouillonnait | Elle bouillonnait d’impatience. | She was boiling with impatience. |
on | bouillonnait | On bouillonnait de joie. | We were boiling with joy. |
nous | bouillions | Nous bouillions d’énergie. | We were boiling with energy. |
vous | bouillonniez | Vous bouillonniez de créativité. | You were boiling with creativity. |
ils | bouillonnaient | Ils bouillonnaient de rage. | They were boiling with anger. |
elles | bouillonnaient | Elles bouillonnaient de jalousie. | They were boiling with jealousy. |
Other Conjugations for Bouillonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouillonner
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Bouillonner – 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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