Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Introduction to the verb courcailler
The English translation of the French verb “courcailler” is “to squabble” or “to bicker.” The infinitive form “courcailler” is pronounced as [kuʁ.ka.je].
The word “courcailler” has its origins in the Old French word “corcail,” which means “row” or “quarrel.” It is most often used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
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Nous courcaillions souvent quand nous étions enfants.
(We would often squabble when we were children.) -
Ils se courcayaient pour des broutilles.
(They used to bicker over trivial matters.) -
Pendant les réunions de famille, ils courcaillaient sans cesse.
(During family gatherings, they would constantly squabble.)
Note: The English translations provided are approximate, as the exact choice of words may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of courcailler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | courcaillais | Je courcaillais mes cheveux. | I was curling my hair. |
tu | courcaillais | Tu courcaillais ta moustache. | You were curling your mustache. |
il | courcaillait | Il courcaillait sa barbe. | He was curling his beard. |
elle | courcaillait | Elle courcaillait ses cheveux. | She was curling her hair. |
on | courcaillait | On courcaillait nos cheveux. | We were curling our hair. |
nous | courcaillions | Nous courcaillions nos cheveux. | We were curling our hair. |
vous | courcailliez | Vous courcailliez vos moustaches. | You were curling your mustaches. |
ils | courcaillaient | Ils courcaillaient leurs barbes. | They were curling their beards. |
elles | courcaillaient | Elles courcaillaient leurs cheveux. | They were curling their hair. |
Other Conjugations for Courcailler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb courcailler
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Courcailler – 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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