Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Introduction to the verb corner
The English translation of the French verb corner is “to corner.” The infinitive form, “corner,” is pronounced [kɔʁ.ne].
The word “corner” comes from the Latin word “cornu,” meaning “horn.” In everyday French, the verb “corner” is most often used in the Plus-que-parfait tense, which is the past perfect tense in English. This tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past or to express regret or reproach.
Here are three examples of how “corner” is used in Plus-que-parfait tense in everyday French:
- J’avais corné le chien avant de partir. (I had cornered the dog before leaving.)
- Tu avais corné la voiture en marche arrière. (You had backed the car into a corner.)
- Ils avaient corné leurs adversaires lors du match précédent. (They had cornered their opponents in the previous game.)
In these examples, the verb “corner” is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. In the first sentence, the action of “cornering the dog” was completed before the person left. In the second sentence, the action of “backing the car into a corner” was completed before the person spoke. And in the third sentence, the action of “cornering their opponents” was completed before the previous game.
Additionally, “corner” can also be used in Plus-que-parfait tense to express regret or reproach. For example:
- J’avais corné ta demande, mais j’ai oublié de te répondre. (I had cornered your request, but I forgot to reply to you.)
- Tu avais corné la conversation en parlant de son ex. (You had cornered the conversation by talking about his ex.)
- Il avait corné ses amis en les critiquant. (He had cornered his friends by criticizing them.)
In these sentences, the verb “corner” is used to express regret or reproach for an action that was completed in the past. In the first sentence, the speaker regrets not responding to the request earlier. In the second sentence, the speaker reproaches the person for changing the topic of conversation. And in the third sentence, the speaker criticizes someone for criticizing their friends.
In conclusion, “corner” is a versatile verb that is commonly used in everyday French in Plus-que-parfait tense to describe completed actions or express regret or reproach for past actions.
Table of the Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of corner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | j’avais corné | J’avais corné le ballon. | I had kicked the ball. |
tu | tu avais corné | Tu avais corné la balle. | You had kicked the ball. |
il | il avait corné | Il avait corné le poteau. | He had kicked the post. |
elle | elle avait corné | Elle avait corné le mur. | She had kicked the wall. |
on | on avait corné | On avait corné le ballon rouge. | One had kicked the red ball. |
nous | nous avions corné | Nous avions corné le ballon. | We had kicked the ball. |
vous | vous aviez corné | Vous aviez corné le ballon. | You had kicked the ball. |
ils | ils avaient corné | Ils avaient corné le ballon. | They had kicked the ball. |
elles | elles avaient corné | Elles avaient corné le ballon. | They had kicked the ball. |
Other Conjugations for Corner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner (this article)
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corner
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Corner – 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
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