Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb blasonner

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The English translation of the French verb blasonner is “to blazon” or “to herald.” It is pronounced as “blah-soh-neh.”

The word blasonner originates from the Old French word “blason,” meaning “coat of arms.” In the Middle Ages, blasonner was used to describe the act of describing a coat of arms in detail. Over time, the meaning evolved to also include the act of glorifying or boasting about someone or something.

In everyday French, blasonner is most often used in the Plus-que-parfait tense, which corresponds to the past perfect tense in English. This tense is used to talk about an already completed action that occurred before another past action.

Here are three simple examples of blasonner in the Plus-que-parfait tense:

  1. J’avais blasonné son courage devant tout le monde. (I had heralded his courage in front of everyone.)
  2. Nous avions blasonné ses talents musicaux depuis longtemps. (We had been boasting about her musical talents for a long time.)
  3. Ils avaient blasonné leur victoire avec fierté. (They had glorified their victory with pride.)

Table of the Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of blasonner

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais blasonné J’avais blasonné ses exploits. I had blazoned his exploits.
tu tu avais blasonné Tu avais blasonné ses armoiries. You had blazoned his coat of arms.
il il avait blasonné Il avait blasonné son écusson. He had blazoned his shield.
elle elle avait blasonné Elle avait blasonné son sceau. She had blazoned his seal.
on on avait blasonné On avait blasonné son blason. One had blazoned his coat of arms.
nous nous avions blasonné Nous avions blasonné notre bannière. We had blazoned our banner.
vous vous aviez blasonné Vous aviez blasonné leur devise. You had blazoned their motto.
ils ils avaient blasonné Ils avaient blasonné leurs emblèmes. They had blazoned their emblems.
elles elles avaient blasonné Elles avaient blasonné leurs armes. They had blazoned their weapons.

Other Conjugations for Blasonner.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner     (this article)

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

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Blasonner – About the French Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense

The French “plus-que-parfait” tense is a past tense used to express actions or events that occurred before another past action or event. It is often translated to English as the “pluperfect” tense. The name “plus-que-parfait” literally means “more than perfect,” indicating that it is a tense used to describe actions that were completed before a specific point in the past.
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see my article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Tense Formation

To form the plus-que-parfait tense, you typically use the auxiliary verb “avoir” (to have) or “être” (to be) in the imperfect tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb. Here are the conjugations for both auxiliary verbs:
1. With “avoir” as the auxiliary verb:
   – J’avais mangé (I had eaten)
   – Tu avais parlé (You had spoken)
   – Il/elle/on avait fini (He/She/One had finished)
   – Nous avions lu (We had read)
   – Vous aviez choisi (You had chosen)
   – Ils/elles avaient joué (They had played)
2. With “être” as the auxiliary verb (usually for intransitive verbs or verbs indicating a state):
   – J’étais parti(e) (I had left)
   – Tu étais arrivé(e) (You had arrived)
   – Il/elle/on était tombé(e) (He/She/One had fallen)
   – Nous étions resté(e)s (We had stayed)
   – Vous étiez né(e)(s) (You had been born)
   – Ils/elles étaient monté(e)s (They had gone up)

Common everyday usage patterns

Sequencing of past events

The plus-que-parfait is used to express a past action that happened before another past action. For example, “J’avais mangé avant qu’il ne soit arrivé” (I had eaten before he arrived).

Background information

It is also used to provide background information or set the stage for a main past event. For instance, “Quand je suis arrivé, ils avaient déjà fini de manger” (When I arrived, they had already finished eating).

Hypothetical or reported speech

In indirect speech, the plus-que-parfait is used to report what someone had said or thought in the past. For example, “Il avait dit qu’il viendrait demain” (He had said that he would come tomorrow).

Interactions with other tenses

– The plus-que-parfait is often used in conjunction with the passé composé (simple past) to establish the sequence of past events. The passé composé describes the more recent action, while the plus-que-parfait describes the action that occurred earlier.
– It can also be used with the conditional mood to express a hypothetical past event, like “Si j’avais su, j’aurais agi différemment” (If I had known, I would have acted differently).
– When used in reported speech, it can be combined with the conditional mood or the imperfect subjunctive to reflect the original mood and tense of the reported statement.

Summary

The French plus-que-parfait tense is an essential part of the language for expressing past actions that occurred before other past actions, providing background information, and reporting past statements or thoughts. It is an integral component of constructing complex and accurate narratives in French.

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