Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocoler

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cocoler

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The English translation of the French verb “cocoler” is “to cuddle” or “to snuggle.” The infinitive form of “cocoler” is pronounced as “koh-koh-leh.”

The word “cocoler” has its origins in the colloquial French language, often associated with children’s language or baby talk. It is commonly used in everyday French to refer to the act of cuddling or snuggling in an affectionate way.

In the imparfait tense, “cocoler” is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Quand j’étais enfant, ma grand-mère me cocolait chaque soir avant de dormir.
    (When I was a child, my grandmother used to cuddle me every night before sleeping.)

  2. Les amoureux se cocolaient sur le canapé en regardant un film.
    (The lovers were cuddling on the couch while watching a movie.)

  3. Pendant les vacances d’été, nous nous cocolions sur la plage tous les jours.
    (During the summer holidays, we used to snuggle on the beach every day.)

Please note that the translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cocoler

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je cocolais Je cocolais le bébé. I used to cuddle the baby.
tu cocolais Tu cocolais ton chat. You used to cuddle your cat.
il cocolait Il cocolait sa peluche. He used to cuddle his stuffed animal.
elle cocolait Elle cocolait son chien. She used to cuddle her dog.
on cocolait On cocolait les enfants. We used to cuddle the children.
nous cocolions Nous cocolions nos amis. We used to cuddle our friends.
vous cocoliez Vous cocoliez votre partenaire. You used to cuddle your partner.
ils cocolaient Ils cocolaient leurs jouets. They used to cuddle their toys.
elles cocolaient Elles cocolaient leurs poupées. They used to cuddle their dolls.

Other Conjugations for Cocoler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cocoler – 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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