Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Introduction to the verb lustrer
The English translation of the French verb lustrer is “to polish” or “to shine.” It is pronounced [lystʁe] in its infinitive form.
The word lustrer comes from the Latin word “lustrare,” meaning “to purify” or “to brighten.” In everyday French, lustrer is commonly used to describe the action of shining or polishing an object, such as shoes, silverware, or a car. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is trying to improve or perfect something.
In the Plus-que-parfait tense (past perfect), lustrer is used to describe an action that had been completed in the past before another past action or event. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with English translations:
- J’avais lustré mes chaussures avant d’aller à la soirée. (I had polished my shoes before going to the party.)
- Elle avait lustré la voiture avant de la vendre. (She had shined the car before selling it.)
- Nous avions lustré les couverts pour le dîner de Noël. (We had polished the silverware for Christmas dinner.)
Table of the Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of lustrer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | j’avais lustré | J’avais lustré mes chaussures. | I had polished my shoes. |
tu | tu avais lustré | Tu avais lustré la table. | You had polished the table. |
il | il avait lustré | Il avait lustré la voiture. | He had polished the car. |
elle | elle avait lustré | Elle avait lustré les cuivres. | She had polished the brass. |
on | on avait lustré | On avait lustré les meubles. | One had polished the furniture. |
nous | nous avions lustré | Nous avions lustré les parquets. | We had polished the floors. |
vous | vous aviez lustré | Vous aviez lustré les verres. | You had polished the glasses. |
ils | ils avaient lustré | Ils avaient lustré les couverts. | They had polished the silverware. |
elles | elles avaient lustré | Elles avaient lustré les miroirs. | They had polished the mirrors. |
Other Conjugations for Lustrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer (this article)
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb lustrer
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Lustrer – 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
Summary
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