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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chorégraphier

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The English translation of the French verb chorégraphier is “to choreograph.” The infinitive form of chorégraphier is pronounced “shor-ay-gra-fee-ay.”

The language origin of chorégraphier can be traced back to the Greek word “χορεία” (khoros), meaning “dance,” and the Greek word “γράφειν” (graphein), meaning “to write.” It entered the French language in the 19th century and is most commonly used in the context of dance, specifically in reference to the creation and arrangement of dance movements.

In everyday French, chorégraphier is most often used in the Plus-que-parfait tense to describe an action that was completed before another past action. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être” in the imperfect tense, followed by the past participle of chorégraphier.

Here are three simple examples of chorégraphier in the Plus-que-parfait tense, with their English translations:

  1. J’avais chorégraphié une danse pour le spectacle avant que le théâtre ne ferme ses portes. (I had choreographed a dance for the show before the theater closed its doors.)
  2. Elle était très fière d’avoir chorégraphié la pièce de ballet la plus populaire de la saison. (She was very proud to have choreographed the most popular ballet piece of the season.)
  3. Nous n’avions jamais imaginé qu’il aurait chorégraphié une telle performance époustouflante. (We had never imagined that he would have choreographed such a stunning performance.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais chorégraphié J’avais chorégraphié cette danse. I had choreographed this dance.
tu tu avais chorégraphié Tu avais chorégraphié cette scène. You had choreographed this scene.
il il avait chorégraphié Il avait chorégraphié le spectacle. He had choreographed the show.
elle elle avait chorégraphié Elle avait chorégraphié la performance. She had choreographed the performance.
on on avait chorégraphié On avait chorégraphié la pièce. One had choreographed the play.
nous nous avions chorégraphié Nous avions chorégraphié le ballet. We had choreographed the ballet.
vous vous aviez chorégraphié Vous aviez chorégraphié la chorégraphie. You had choreographed the choreography.
ils ils avaient chorégraphié Ils avaient chorégraphié la mise en scène. They had choreographed the staging.
elles elles avaient chorégraphié Elles avaient chorégraphié le numéro. They had choreographed the number.

Other Conjugations for Chorégraphier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chorégraphier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chorégraphier – 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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