Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Introduction to the verb compisser
The English translation of the French verb “compisser” is “to urinate.”
The infinitive form of “compisser” is pronounced as /kɔ̃.pi.se/.
The word “compisser” is a combination of the prefix “com-” (which intensifies the action) and the verb “pisser” (to pee). It is an informal word used mostly in spoken language or in informal contexts.
In the imparfait tense, “compisser” is often used in everyday French to describe a habitual or ongoing past action related to urination. Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
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Quand j’étais petit, je compissais souvent dans mon lit.
(When I was little, I would often wet my bed.) -
Pendant la pause, les ouvriers compissaient contre le mur.
(During the break, the workers would pee against the wall.) -
Même si elle était gênée, elle compissait toujours dans la nature.
(Even though she was embarrassed, she would always pee in nature.)
It’s worth noting that “compisser” may be considered vulgar or impolite in formal settings, so it’s important to use it appropriately according to the context and audience.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of compisser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | compissais | Je compissais dans les buissons. | I was peeing in the bushes. |
tu | compissais | Tu compissais dans la rue. | You were peeing in the street. |
il | compissait | Il compissait derrière l’arbre. | He was peeing behind the tree. |
elle | compissait | Elle compissait dans les toilettes. | She was peeing in the toilet. |
on | compissait | On compissait sans se soucier des autres. | We were peeing without caring about others. |
nous | compissions | Nous compissions dans l’herbe. | We were peeing in the grass. |
vous | compissiez | Vous compissiez dans la salle de bain. | You were peeing in the bathroom. |
ils | compissaient | Ils compissaient dans les coins de la rue. | They were peeing in the street corners. |
elles | compissaient | Elles compissaient dans leur jardin. | They were peeing in their garden. |
Other Conjugations for Compisser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compisser
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Compisser – 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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