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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chouraver

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The English translation of the French verb chouraver is “to steal” or “to pilfer.” It is pronounced as “shoo-rah-veh.”

The word “chouraver” is a slang term that originated from the French argot (slang) word “chourave,” which means “to rob.” It is most often used in colloquial French and is considered informal or even slightly vulgar.

In the Plus-que-parfait tense, which is the past perfect tense in English, chouraver is used to describe an action that was completed before another past action. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb “avoir” conjugated in the imperfect tense, followed by the past participle of “chouraver” (chouravé).

Here are three examples of chouraver used in the Plus-que-parfait tense:

  1. J’avais chouravé un bonbon dans le magasin avant que ma mère ne s’en rende compte. (I had stolen a candy from the store before my mother noticed.)

  2. Ils avaient chouravé de l’argent dans la caisse avant que la police n’arrive. (They had stolen money from the cash register before the police arrived.)

  3. Elle avait chouravé ses lunettes dans le sac de son ami sans qu’il ne s’en aperçoive. (She had stolen her glasses from her friend’s bag without him noticing.)

Overall, chouraver is a commonly used verb in everyday French, particularly among young people. However, it is important to note that it is considered slang and may not be appropriate in formal situations.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais chouravé J’avais chouravé mon argent. I had swindled my money.
tu tu avais chouravé Tu avais chouravé sa montre. You had stolen his watch.
il il avait chouravé Il avait chouravé son sac. He had robbed her bag.
elle elle avait chouravé Elle avait chouravé leur voiture. She had stolen their car.
on on avait chouravé On avait chouravé leur télévision. One had stolen their television.
nous nous avions chouravé Nous avions chouravé leur argent. We had stolen their money.
vous vous aviez chouravé Vous aviez chouravé mon téléphone. You had swindled my phone.
ils ils avaient chouravé Ils avaient chouravé leur bijoux. They had stolen their jewelry.
elles elles avaient chouravé Elles avaient chouravé son ordinateur. They had stolen his computer.

Other Conjugations for Chouraver.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chouraver
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chouraver – 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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