Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Introduction to the verb cahoter
The English translation of the French verb “cahoter” is “to jolt” or “to bump.” The infinitive form of “cahoter” is pronounced as [ka.ɔ.te].
The word “cahoter” comes from the Old French verb “cahoter,” which was derived from the Middle English word “cahoten” meaning “to jolt.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe sudden, irregular movements or vibrations.
Here are three examples of how “cahoter” can be used in the imparfait tense:
- Chaque fois que nous prenions cette vieille voiture, elle cahotait sur les routes cahoteuses.
(Every time we took that old car, it would jolt on the bumpy roads.) - Le train cahotait doucement sur les rails, ce qui rendait le voyage à la fois inconfortable et charmant.
(The train would gently jolt on the rails, making the journey both uncomfortable and charming.) - Pendant l’orage, le bateau cahotait violemment sur les vagues déchaînées.
(During the storm, the boat was jolting violently on the raging waves.)
English translations:
- Every time we took that old car, it would jolt on the bumpy roads.
- The train would gently jolt on the rails, making the journey both uncomfortable and charming.
- During the storm, the boat was jolting violently on the raging waves.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cahoter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cahotais | Je cahotais sur la route. | I was bouncing on the road. |
tu | cahotais | Tu cahotais dans le train. | You were bouncing in the train. |
il | cahotait | Il cahotait sur le vélo. | He was bouncing on the bike. |
elle | cahotait | Elle cahotait en voiture. | She was bouncing in the car. |
on | cahotait | On cahotait dans le bus. | We were bouncing in the bus. |
nous | cahotions | Nous cahotions en marchant. | We were bouncing while walking. |
vous | cahotiez | Vous cahotiez en dansant. | You were bouncing while dancing. |
ils | cahotaient | Ils cahotaient sur les vagues. | They were bouncing on the waves. |
elles | cahotaient | Elles cahotaient en sautant. | They were bouncing while jumping. |
Other Conjugations for Cahoter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cahoter
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Cahoter – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
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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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