Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Introduction to the verb décruser
The English translation of the French verb “décruser” is “to unclench” or “to relax.” The infinitive form “décruser” is pronounced as “day-kroo-zay.”
The word “décruser” is derived from the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “de-“) and the noun “cruse” (meaning “clenched”). The verb is often used to describe the action of releasing tension or loosening a tight grip, both in a physical and metaphorical sense.
In everyday French, the verb “décruser” in the imparfait tense is commonly used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. Here are three examples:
- Quand j’étais stressé, je décrusais mes poings en respirant profondément. (When I was stressed, I would unclench my fists by taking deep breaths.)
- Nous décrusions nos muscles après chaque séance d’entraînement. (We used to relax our muscles after every workout.)
- Pendant les vacances, elle décrusait son visage en se promenant au bord de la mer. (During holidays, she would relax her face by walking along the seaside.)
English Translations:
- When I was stressed, I would unclench my fists by taking deep breaths.
- We used to relax our muscles after every workout.
- During holidays, she would relax her face by walking along the seaside.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of décruser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | décrusais | Je décrusais les rideaux. | I was uncreasing the curtains. |
tu | décrusais | Tu décrusais tes vêtements. | You were uncreasing your clothes. |
il | décrusait | Il décrusait le papier. | He was uncreasing the paper. |
elle | décrusait | Elle décrusait sa jupe. | She was uncreasing her skirt. |
on | décrusait | On décrusait les serviettes. | We were uncreasing the towels. |
nous | décrusions | Nous décrusions les nappes. | We were uncreasing the tablecloths. |
vous | décrusiez | Vous décrusiez les draps. | You were uncreasing the sheets. |
ils | décrusaient | Ils décrusaient les chemises. | They were uncreasing the shirts. |
elles | décrusaient | Elles décrusaient les pantalons. | They were uncreasing the pants. |
Other Conjugations for Décruser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décruser
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Décruser – 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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