Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Introduction to the verb bûcher
The English translation of the French verb “bûcher” is “to study hard” or “to work hard.” The infinitive form “bûcher” is pronounced as [byʃe].
The word “bûcher” comes from the Latin “bucca,” meaning “cheek.” In the Middle Ages, it referred to the cheek of a pig, which was used to roast meat during bonfires. Over time, the term “bûcher” evolved to indicate the act of working hard or studying intensively.
In everyday French, the verb “bûcher” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe a habitual or ongoing action in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
- Je bûchais tous les soirs pour mes examens.
(I used to study hard every evening for my exams.) - Pendant mes études, je bûchais régulièrement jusqu’à tard dans la nuit.
(During my studies, I would work hard regularly until late at night.) - Nous bûchions ensemble dans la bibliothèque tous les week-ends.
(We used to study hard together in the library every weekend.)
Please note that the English translations are approximations and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bûcher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | bûchais | Je bûchais mes leçons. | I was studying my lessons. |
tu | bûchais | Tu bûchais toute la nuit. | You were studying all night. |
il | bûchait | Il bûchait pour ses examens. | He was studying for his exams. |
elle | bûchait | Elle bûchait dur. | She was studying hard. |
on | bûchait | On bûchait ensemble. | We were studying together. |
nous | bûchions | Nous bûchions depuis des heures. | We were studying for hours. |
vous | bûchiez | Vous bûchiez avec concentration. | You were studying with concentration. |
ils | bûchaient | Ils bûchaient sans relâche. | They were studying tirelessly. |
elles | bûchaient | Elles bûchaient pour obtenir de bonnes notes. | They were studying to get good grades. |
Other Conjugations for Bûcher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bûcher
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Bûcher – 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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