Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Introduction to the verb dégoupiller
The English translation of the French verb “dégoupiller” is “to pull the pin out.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “dégoupiller” is: /deɡu.pi.je/.
The origin of the word “dégoupiller” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which indicates an action of reversal or removal) and the noun “goupille” (meaning a pin). Together, the verb refers to the act of removing a pin or pulling out a pin.
In everyday French, the verb “dégoupiller” is most often used in the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:
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Chaque fois qu’il voyait un danger, il dégoupillait une grenade.
(Every time he saw danger, he would pull the pin out of a grenade.) -
Pendant la guerre, les soldats dégoupillaient les explosifs avant d’entrer dans le bâtiment.
(During the war, the soldiers would pull the pin out of the explosives before entering the building.) -
Quand il était en colère, il dégoupillait sans réfléchir.
(When he was angry, he would pull the pin out without thinking.)
English translations:
- Every time he saw danger, he would pull the pin out of a grenade.
- During the war, the soldiers would pull the pin out of the explosives before entering the building.
- When he was angry, he would pull the pin out without thinking.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dégoupiller
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | dégoupillais | Je dégoupillais la grenade. | I was pulling the pin of the grenade. |
tu | dégoupillais | Tu dégoupillais les explosifs. | You were pulling the pin of the explosives. |
il | dégoupillait | Il dégoupillait la bombe. | He was pulling the pin of the bomb. |
elle | dégoupillait | Elle dégoupillait le fusil. | She was pulling the pin of the rifle. |
on | dégoupillait | On dégoupillait les grenades. | We were pulling the pins of the grenades. |
nous | dégoupillions | Nous dégoupillions les mines. | We were pulling the pins of the mines. |
vous | dégoupilliez | Vous dégoupilliez les explosifs. | You were pulling the pins of the explosives. |
ils | dégoupillaient | Ils dégoupillaient les bombes. | They were pulling the pins of the bombs. |
elles | dégoupillaient | Elles dégoupillaient les fusils. | They were pulling the pins of the rifles. |
Other Conjugations for Dégoupiller.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoupiller
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Dégoupiller – 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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