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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb iodler

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The English translation of the French verb iodler is “to yodel.” The infinitive form of iodler is pronounced as “ee-ohd-leh.”

The word iodler originated from the German verb “jodeln,” which means to sing in a high-pitched, falsetto voice. It was later adopted into the French language with a slight change in spelling and pronunciation.

In everyday French, iodler is most commonly 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 or event.

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

  1. J’avais iodlé avant que le soleil ne se lève. (I had yodeled before the sun rose.)

  2. Tu avais iodlé pendant des heures avant qu’ils n’arrivent. (You had yodeled for hours before they arrived.)

  3. Elle avait iodlé toute la nuit avant que je ne l’entende. (She had yodeled all night before I heard her.)

Overall, iodler is a fun and expressive verb that adds a touch of traditional culture to the French language. It is often associated with mountainous regions and is still commonly used in folk music and celebrations in France.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais iodlé J’avais iodlé toute la nuit. I had yodeled all night.
tu tu avais iodlé Tu avais iodlé avec ton groupe. You had yodeled with your group.
il il avait iodlé Il avait iodlé sur la montagne. He had yodeled on the mountain.
elle elle avait iodlé Elle avait iodlé pour sa famille. She had yodeled for her family.
on on avait iodlé On avait iodlé lors de la fête. One had yodeled during the party.
nous nous avions iodlé Nous avions iodlé ensemble. We had yodeled together.
vous vous aviez iodlé Vous aviez iodlé pour nous divertir. You had yodeled to entertain us.
ils ils avaient iodlé Ils avaient iodlé pour gagner un concours. They had yodeled to win a competition.
elles elles avaient iodlé Elles avaient iodlé pour célébrer leur culture. They had yodeled to celebrate their culture.

Other Conjugations for Iodler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb iodler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Iodler – 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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