Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Introduction to the verb couchailler
The English translation of the French verb “couchailler” is “to quarrel” or “to bicker.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “couchailler” is /ku.ʃa.je/.
The word “couchailler” has its origins in the Old French term “couchaillier,” which meant “to fight like dogs.” It is derived from the noun “couchail,” which referred to a mix of different breeds of hunting dogs. In modern everyday French, “couchailler” is used to describe a verbal or heated argument between two or more individuals.
Here are three examples of the usage of “couchailler” in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
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Nous couchaillions souvent lorsque nous étions en colocation.
(We used to quarrel often when we were roommates.) -
Mes parents couchaillaient régulièrement lorsqu’ils étaient fatigués.
(My parents would bicker regularly when they were tired.) -
Les enfants couchaillaient constamment à propos du partage des jouets.
(The children would constantly quarrel about sharing toys.)
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of couchailler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | couchaillais | Je couchaillais tard. | I used to stay up late. |
tu | couchaillais | Tu couchaillais souvent. | You used to stay up often. |
il | couchaillait | Il couchaillait devant la télé. | He used to stay up in front of the TV. |
elle | couchaillait | Elle couchaillait dans son lit. | She used to stay up in her bed. |
on | couchaillait | On couchaillait toute la nuit. | We used to stay up all night. |
nous | couchaillions | Nous couchaillions ensemble. | We used to stay up together. |
vous | couchailliez | Vous couchailliez dans le salon. | You used to stay up in the living room. |
ils | couchaillaient | Ils couchaillaient jusqu’au matin. | They used to stay up until morning. |
elles | couchaillaient | Elles couchaillaient dans la chambre. | They used to stay up in the bedroom. |
Other Conjugations for Couchailler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couchailler
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Couchailler – 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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