Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Introduction to the verb aduler
The English translation of the French verb aduler is “to flatter” or “to fawn over.” It is pronounced “a-doo-lay.”
Aduler comes from the Latin verb “adulare,” which also means “to flatter.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe excessive or insincere praise or admiration towards someone.
Examples in the Plus-que-parfait tense:
- J’avais adulé mon patron pour obtenir une promotion. (I had flattered my boss to get a promotion.)
- Tu avais adulé tes beaux-parents pour qu’ils te laissent partir en vacances seul. (You had fawned over your in-laws so they would let you go on vacation alone.)
- Elle avait adulé son professeur pour avoir une bonne note. (She had flattered her teacher to get a good grade.)
Table of the Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of aduler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | j’avais adulé | J’avais adulé mon idole. | I had idolized my idol. |
tu | tu avais adulé | Tu avais adulé ton ennemi. | You had flattered your enemy. |
il | il avait adulé | Il avait adulé son mentor. | He had praised his mentor. |
elle | elle avait adulé | Elle avait adulé sa patronne. | She had fawned over her boss. |
on | on avait adulé | On avait adulé le dictateur. | One had worshipped the dictator. |
nous | nous avions adulé | Nous avions adulé le prince. | We had idolized the prince. |
vous | vous aviez adulé | Vous aviez adulé l’actrice. | You had flattered the actress. |
ils | ils avaient adulé | Ils avaient adulé leur chef. | They had idolized their leader. |
elles | elles avaient adulé | Elles avaient adulé leur présidente. | They had fawned over their president. |
Other Conjugations for Aduler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler (this article)
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aduler
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Aduler – About the French Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense
Tense Formation
Common everyday usage patterns
Sequencing of past events
Background information
Hypothetical or reported speech
Interactions with other tenses
Summary
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