Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Introduction to the verb chantonner
The English translation of the French verb “chanter” is “to sing.” The infinitive form of “chantonner” is pronounced as “shahn-ton-ay.”
The verb “chantonner” is derived from the French word “chant,” meaning “song.” It is an informal verb often used in everyday French to describe singing softly or humming a tune. It can also convey a sense of spontaneity or absentmindedness while singing.
Here are three simple examples of using “chantonner” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je chantonnais chaque matin en me préparant. (I used to sing every morning while getting ready.)
- Pendant la promenade, ils chantaient et chantonnaient joyeusement. (During the walk, they were singing and humming happily.)
- Elle chantonnait une chanson douce en préparant le dîner. (She was softly singing a sweet song while preparing dinner.)
Note: The imparfait tense in French is often used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of chantonner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | chantonais | Je chantonais une chanson. | I was singing a song. |
tu | chantonais | Tu chantonais très bien. | You were singing very well. |
il | chantonait | Il chantonait doucement. | He was singing softly. |
elle | chantonait | Elle chantonait avec passion. | She was singing with passion. |
on | chantonait | On chantonait tous ensemble. | We were all singing together. |
nous | chantonions | Nous chantonions joyeusement. | We were singing happily. |
vous | chantoniez | Vous chantoniez en choeur. | You were singing in chorus. |
ils | chantaient | Ils chantaient faux. | They were singing out of tune. |
elles | chantaient | Elles chantaient en harmonie. | They were singing in harmony. |
Other Conjugations for Chantonner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chantonner
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Chantonner – 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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