Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Introduction to the verb cajoler
The English translation of the French verb “cajoler” is “to cajole” or “to coax”. The infinitive form “cajoler” is pronounced as [ka.ʒɔ.le].
The word “cajoler” has its origins in the Old French word “cajoler” or “cajolerie”, which meant “to flatter” or “to deceive”. In everyday French, the verb “cajoler” is most often used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “cajoler” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Je le cajolais pour qu’il fasse ses devoirs.
(I used to coax him to do his homework.) -
Ils la cajolaient afin qu’elle change d’avis.
(They used to cajole her in order to change her mind.) -
Tu me cajolais quand j’étais triste.
(You used to cajole me when I was sad.)
In these examples, “cajoler” is used to describe the act of coaxing or persuading someone through gentle flattery or manipulation in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cajoler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cajolais | Je cajolais mon chien. | I was coaxing my dog. |
tu | cajolais | Tu cajolais ta sœur. | You were coaxing your sister. |
il | cajolait | Il cajolait son fils. | He was coaxing his son. |
elle | cajolait | Elle cajolait son chat. | She was coaxing her cat. |
on | cajolait | On cajolait le bébé. | We were coaxing the baby. |
nous | cajolions | Nous cajolions nos amis. | We were coaxing our friends. |
vous | cajoliez | Vous cajoliez votre mère. | You were coaxing your mother. |
ils | cajolaient | Ils cajolaient leur chien. | They were coaxing their dog. |
elles | cajolaient | Elles cajolaient leurs enfants. | They were coaxing their children. |
Other Conjugations for Cajoler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cajoler
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Cajoler – 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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