Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Introduction to the verb dispenser
The English translation of the French verb “dispenser” is “to dispense” or “to give out.” The infinitive form of “dispenser” is pronounced as [dis-pahn-sey].
The word “dispenser” in French originates from the Latin word “dispensare,” which means “to distribute.” In everyday French, “dispenser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense, indicating ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “dispenser” used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Chaque matin, le boulanger dispensait du pain frais. (Every morning, the baker would give out fresh bread.)
- Pendant mon enfance, ma grand-mère me dispensait de précieux conseils. (During my childhood, my grandmother would dispense precious advice to me.)
- Les professeurs dispensaient des cours intéressants à leurs étudiants. (The teachers used to give out interesting classes to their students.)
In these examples, “dispenser” is used to describe habitual actions or ongoing situations in the past, indicating the regular distribution or dispensing of something.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dispenser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | dispensais | Je dispensais des conseils. | I was giving advice. |
tu | dispensais | Tu dispensais des médicaments. | You were dispensing medication. |
il | dispensait | Il dispensait des informations. | He was providing information. |
elle | dispensait | Elle dispensait des soins. | She was providing care. |
on | dispensait | On dispensait des produits. | We were providing products. |
nous | dispensions | Nous dispensions des cours. | We were giving classes. |
vous | dispensiez | Vous dispensiez des services. | You were providing services. |
ils | dispensaient | Ils dispensaient des formations. | They were providing training. |
elles | dispensaient | Elles dispensaient des récompenses. | They were giving rewards. |
Other Conjugations for Dispenser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dispenser
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Dispenser – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
For regular -er verbs:
For regular -ir verbs
For regular -re verbs
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Description of Past Habits
Background Information
Mental and Emotional States
It’s employed to express emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations in the past. For example: “J’étais content quand il est arrivé.” (I was happy when he arrived.)
Ongoing Actions
Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
Conditional
Si Clauses
Narration
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