Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Introduction to the verb cocotter
The English translation of the French verb “cocotter” is “to gossip/to chatter/to tattle.” The infinitive form of cocotter is pronounced as [ko.kɔ.te].
Cocotter derives from the noun “coco,” which means “egg” in French. It is believed to have originated from the sound made when birds peck at their food. In everyday French, cocotter is used informally to describe gossiping or engaging in idle chatter. It typically refers to the act of sharing rumors, secrets, or personal information about others.
Here are three simple examples of cocotter used in the imparfait tense:
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Nous cocottions tous les matins avant l’école.
(We used to gossip every morning before school.) -
Mes voisins cocottaient régulièrement sur les nouveaux arrivants.
(My neighbors used to gossip regularly about the newcomers.) -
Pendant les réunions, les employés de bureau cocottaient à propos de leurs collègues.
(During meetings, office workers used to gossip about their colleagues.)
English Translations:
- We used to gossip every morning before school.
- My neighbors used to gossip regularly about the newcomers.
- During meetings, office workers used to gossip about their colleagues.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of cocotter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | cocottais | Je cocottais toujours le dîner. | I used to cook dinner. |
tu | cocottais | Tu cocottais les légumes. | You used to cook the vegetables. |
il | cocottait | Il cocottait la viande. | He used to cook the meat. |
elle | cocottait | Elle cocottait les pâtes. | She used to cook the pasta. |
on | cocottait | On cocottait ensemble. | We used to cook together. |
nous | cocottions | Nous cocottions tous les jours. | We used to cook every day. |
vous | cocottiez | Vous cocottiez pour la fête. | You used to cook for the party. |
ils | cocottaient | Ils cocottaient le déjeuner. | They used to cook lunch. |
elles | cocottaient | Elles cocottaient le dessert. | They used to cook dessert. |
Other Conjugations for Cocotter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocotter
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Cocotter – 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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