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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb gasconner

Get the Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) tense conjugation of gasconner. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

“Gasconner” is a French verb that means “to brag” or “to boast.” It is often used in informal or colloquial language to describe someone speaking in a boastful or exaggerated manner.

The infinitive form of gasconner is pronounced “gahs-koh-nay.”

The origin of the term comes from the Gascons, an ethnic group from the southwestern region of France known for their bold and boastful behavior. The verb “gasconner” gained popularity in the 19th century as a way to describe someone who talks excessively and proudly about their achievements or talents.

In everyday French, gasconner is often used in the Plus-que-parfait tense, which expresses an action that occurred before another past action. It is commonly used in casual conversations or storytelling, to add emphasis and exaggeration.

Examples:

  1. J’avais gasconné sur mes talents de danseur avant de me blesser au pied. (I had bragged about my dancing skills before injuring my foot.)
  2. Ils s’étaient gasconnés sur leur nouvelle voiture jusqu’à ce qu’elle tombe en panne. (They had boasted about their new car until it broke down.)
  3. Elle avait gasconné sur son apparence avant de se rendre compte que sa robe était à l’envers. (She had bragged about her appearance before realizing her dress was on backwards.)

English translations:

  1. I had bragged about my dancing skills before injuring my foot.
  2. They had boasted about their new car until it broke down.
  3. She had bragged about her appearance before realizing her dress was on backwards.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais gasconné J’avais gasconné avec arrogance. I had bragged with arrogance.
tu tu avais gasconné Tu avais gasconné trop fort. You had bragged too loudly.
il il avait gasconné Il avait gasconné sur ses exploits. He had boasted about his achievements.
elle elle avait gasconné Elle avait gasconné de manière exagérée. She had exaggeratedly bragged.
on on avait gasconné On avait gasconné sans retenue. One had bragged without restraint.
nous nous avions gasconné Nous avions gasconné en public. We had bragged in public.
vous vous aviez gasconné Vous aviez gasconné pendant des heures. You had bragged for hours.
ils ils avaient gasconné Ils avaient gasconné devant les autres. They had bragged in front of others.
elles elles avaient gasconné Elles avaient gasconné sur leurs réussites. They had bragged about their successes.

Other Conjugations for Gasconner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb gasconner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Struggling with French verbs or the language in general? Why not use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!
   

Get a FREE Download Study Sheet of this Conjugation 🔥

Simply right click the image below, click “save image” and get your free reference for the gasconner Plus-que-parfait tense conjugation!

Gasconner – 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.

I hope you enjoyed this article on the verb gasconner. Still in a learning mood? Check out another TOTALLY random French verb conjugation!

Similar Posts