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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chromiser

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The English translation of the French verb chromiser is “to chrome” or “to plate with chromium.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “kro-mee-zay.”

The word chromiser comes from the French word “chrome,” which in turn comes from the Greek word “chroma,” meaning color. It is derived from the element chromium, which is known for its shiny and reflective properties.

In everyday French, chromiser is most often used in the Plus-que-parfait tense, which is the past perfect tense in English. This tense is used to talk about an action that was completed in the past before another action took place.

Examples:

1) J’avais chromisé la carrosserie de ma voiture avant de la vendre. (I had chromed the body of my car before selling it.)
2) Tu avais chromisé tes bijoux avant le mariage ? (Had you plated your jewelry before the wedding?)
3) Il avait chromisé la poignée de porte avant que je n’arrive. (He had plated the door handle before I arrived.)

In all three examples, the action of chromiser was completed before another action (selling the car, getting married, arriving) took place. This emphasizes the completion of the chromising process.

Overall, chromiser is a versatile verb that is used in various contexts, such as in the automobile and jewelry industries, to describe the process of plating with chromium. In everyday French, it is mostly used in the past perfect tense to emphasize the completion of an action before another action.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais chromisé J’avais chromisé la voiture. I had chromed the car.
tu tu avais chromisé Tu avais chromé ta moto. You had chromed your motorcycle.
il il avait chromisé Il avait chromé son vélo. He had chromed his bike.
elle elle avait chromisé Elle avait chromé sa voiture. She had chromed her car.
on on avait chromisé On avait chromé le véhicule. One had chromed the vehicle.
nous nous avions chromisé Nous avions chromé le camion. We had chromed the truck.
vous vous aviez chromisé Vous aviez chromé la moto. You had chromed the motorcycle.
ils ils avaient chromisé Ils avaient chromé le bateau. They had chromed the boat.
elles elles avaient chromisé Elles avaient chromé la moto. They had chromed the motorcycle.

Other Conjugations for Chromiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chromiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chromiser – 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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