Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Introduction to the verb chatouiller
The English translation of the French verb “chatouiller” is “to tickle.” The infinitive form, “chatouiller,” is pronounced as “sha-too-yay.”
“Chatouiller” is derived from the Old French word “chatouil,” which means “itch” or “tickle.” It is mainly used in everyday French to describe the action of lightly touching or tickling someone to provoke laughter or a tickling sensation.
Here are three examples of the verb “chatouiller” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, mon grand frère me chatouillait souvent. (When I was a child, my older brother would often tickle me.)
- Nous nous chatouillions mutuellement pendant les soirées pyjama. (We used to tickle each other during sleepovers.)
- Les clowns du cirque chatouillaient les spectateurs pour les faire rire. (The circus clowns would tickle the audience to make them laugh.)
In these examples, the verb “chatouiller” is used to describe past ongoing actions or habits, providing a sense of continuity in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of chatouiller
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | chatouillais | Je chatouillais mon frère. | I was tickling my brother. |
tu | chatouillais | Tu chatouillais ton ami. | You were tickling your friend. |
il | chatouillait | Il chatouillait sa sœur. | He was tickling his sister. |
elle | chatouillait | Elle chatouillait son cousin. | She was tickling her cousin. |
on | chatouillait | On chatouillait le chien. | We were tickling the dog. |
nous | chatouillions | Nous chatouillions nos amis. | We were tickling our friends. |
vous | chatouilliez | Vous chatouilliez votre maman. | You were tickling your mom. |
ils | chatouillaient | Ils chatouillaient leur voisin. | They were tickling their neighbor. |
elles | chatouillaient | Elles chatouillaient leur grand-mère. | They were tickling their grandmother. |
Other Conjugations for Chatouiller.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chatouiller
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Chatouiller – 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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