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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb glouglouter

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The English translation of the French verb glouglouter is “to gurgle” or “to burble.” It is derived from the onomatopoeic word “glouglou,” which mimics the sound of water flowing or bubbles popping.

In everyday French, glouglouter 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 past action.

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

  1. J’avais glouglouté toute la nuit avant de réaliser que j’avais oublié de fermer le robinet. (I had been gurgling all night before realizing that I had forgotten to turn off the faucet.)

  2. Nous avions glouglouté joyeusement dans la piscine avant que la pluie ne vienne gâcher notre journée. (We had been splashing happily in the pool before the rain came to ruin our day.)

  3. Vous aviez glouglouté si fort que nous n’arrivions pas à entendre le film. (You had been burbling so loudly that we couldn’t hear the movie.)

Overall, glouglouter is a fun and playful verb that is often used to describe the sound of water or other liquid. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who talks non-stop or makes a lot of noise. Its origin in the French language can be traced back to the early 19th century, and it remains a commonly used verb in everyday conversation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais glouglouté J’avais glouglouté du thé. I had glugged some tea.
tu tu avais glouglouté Tu avais glouglouté de l’eau. You had glugged some water.
il il avait glouglouté Il avait glouglouté de la soupe. He had glugged some soup.
elle elle avait glouglouté Elle avait glouglouté du jus. She had glugged some juice.
on on avait glouglouté On avait glouglouté du vin. One had glugged some wine.
nous nous avions glouglouté Nous avions glouglouté du champagne. We had glugged some champagne.
vous vous aviez glouglouté Vous aviez glouglouté du soda. You had glugged some soda.
ils ils avaient glouglouté Ils avaient glouglouté de la bière. They had glugged some beer.
elles elles avaient glouglouté Elles avaient glouglouté du café. They had glugged some coffee.

Other Conjugations for Glouglouter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb glouglouter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Glouglouter – 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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