Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Introduction to the verb criticailler
The English translation of the French verb “criticailler” is “to criticize” or “to nitpick.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “criticailler” is kree-tee-kay-yay.
The word “criticailler” is derived from the French noun “critique,” meaning “criticism.” It belongs to the first group of French verbs (-er verbs).
In everyday French, the verb “criticailler” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It often carries a negative connotation, implying excessive or unnecessary criticism.
Examples of “criticailler” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais enfant, mon frère criticaillait toujours mes dessins.
(When I was a child, my brother was always nitpicking my drawings.) -
Pendant les réunions, il criticaillait constamment les idées des autres.
(During the meetings, he would constantly criticize other people’s ideas.) -
Ma mère criticaillait sans cesse mes choix vestimentaires.
(My mother used to constantly criticize my clothing choices.)
These examples showcase how “criticailler” in the imparfait tense emphasizes the repetitive or ongoing nature of criticism in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of criticailler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | criticaillais | Je criticaillais tout le temps. | I used to criticize all the time. |
tu | criticaillais | Tu criticaillais ma tenue. | You used to criticize my outfit. |
il | criticaillait | Il criticaillait sans cesse. | He used to criticize constantly. |
elle | criticaillait | Elle criticaillait mes choix. | She used to criticize my choices. |
on | criticaillait | On criticaillait les autres. | We used to criticize others. |
nous | criticaillions | Nous criticaillions nos amis. | We used to criticize our friends. |
vous | criticailliez | Vous criticailliez les décisions. | You used to criticize the decisions. |
ils | criticaillaient | Ils criticaillaient les politiques. | They used to criticize the policies. |
elles | criticaillaient | Elles criticaillaient les artistes. | They used to criticize the artists. |
Other Conjugations for Criticailler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb criticailler
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Criticailler – 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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