Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Introduction to the verb doser
The English translation of the French verb “doser” is “to measure” or “to dose.” The infinitive form “doser” is pronounced as doh-zey.
The word “doser” comes from the Latin word “dosare,” which means “to give a share” or “to distribute.” In everyday French, “doser” is primarily used in the imparfait tense to express a continuous or repeated action in the past.
Here are three simple examples of how “doser” is used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Nous dosions les ingrédients avec précision. (We used to measure the ingredients accurately.)
- Ils dosaient le médicament plusieurs fois par jour. (They used to dose the medicine several times a day.)
- Vous dosiez le café avant de le servir. (You used to measure the coffee before serving it.)
Note: Since the verb “doser” is used in the imparfait tense, the English translations might include “used to” or a similar expression to convey the continuous or repeated action in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of doser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | dosais | Je dosais les ingrédients. | I was measuring the ingredients. |
tu | dosais | Tu dosais le médicament. | You were dosing the medicine. |
il | dosait | Il dosait le liquide. | He was dosing the liquid. |
elle | dosait | Elle dosait le sel. | She was dosing the salt. |
on | dosait | On dosait le produit. | We were dosing the product. |
nous | dosions | Nous dosions les solutions. | We were dosing the solutions. |
vous | dosiez | Vous dosiez les médicaments. | You were dosing the medications. |
ils | dosaient | Ils dosaient la substance. | They were dosing the substance. |
elles | dosaient | Elles dosaient les épices. | They were dosing the spices. |
Other Conjugations for Doser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doser
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Doser – 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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