Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chroumer

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The French verb “chroumer” does not have a direct English translation. It is a slang word often used in everyday French, originating from the verlan language. Verlan is a form of French slang where syllables of a word are reversed.

The infinitive form of “chroumer” is “moucher” (/mu.ʃe/) in standard French. However, when using “chroumer” in everyday language, it is pronounced (/ʃʁu.me/).

In the imparfait tense, “chroumer” is frequently used to express the action of observing or watching someone or something discreetly. It can also imply a sense of curiosity or being nosy.

Here are three examples of using “chroumer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Je chroumais les voisins depuis ma fenêtre.
    (I used to spy on the neighbors from my window.)

  2. Elle chroumait toujours les messages sur son téléphone.
    (She would always snoop through the messages on her phone.)

  3. Nous chroumions les conversations des autres à la cafétéria.
    (We used to eavesdrop on other people’s conversations in the cafeteria.)

Please note that “chroumer” is a colloquial term used mainly in spoken French and is not considered standard language.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of chroumer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je chroumais Je chroumais beaucoup. I used to chroum a lot.
tu chroumais Tu chroumais toujours. You used to chroum all the time.
il chroumait Il chroumait avec nous. He used to chroum with us.
elle chroumait Elle chroumait en silence. She used to chroum silently.
on chroumait On chroumait en équipe. We used to chroum as a team.
nous chroumions Nous chroumions ensemble. We used to chroum together.
vous chroumiez Vous chroumiez sans effort. You used to chroum effortlessly.
ils chroumaient Ils chroumaient discrètement. They used to chroum discreetly.
elles chroumaient Elles chroumaient joyeusement. They used to chroum joyfully.

Other Conjugations for Chroumer.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chroumer

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Chroumer – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

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

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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