Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Introduction to the verb déprogrammer
The English translation of the French verb “déprogrammer” is “to deprogram” or “to undo programming.” The infinitive form of “déprogrammer” is pronounced as [deɪ.pʀo.ɡʀa.me].
“Déprogrammer” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which indicates negation or reversal) and the verb “programmer” (to program). It refers to the action of undoing or removing programming, usually in the context of psychological or behavioral conditioning.
In everyday French, “déprogrammer” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It is commonly used when talking about the process of undoing or overcoming a certain type of programming or conditioning.
Here are three examples of “déprogrammer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Je déprogrammais mes comportements destructifs dans le cadre de ma thérapie.
(I was deprogramming my destructive behaviors as part of my therapy.) -
Chaque jour, tu déprogrammais tes croyances limitantes pour avancer.
(Every day, you were deprogramming your limiting beliefs to move forward.) -
Nous déprogrammions nos réflexes conditionnés afin d’être plus libres.
(We were deprogramming our conditioned reflexes to be more liberated.)
These examples showcase the use of “déprogrammer” in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing actions or processes of undoing programming or conditioning.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déprogrammer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | déprogrammais | Je déprogrammais l’événement. | I was cancelling the event. |
tu | déprogrammais | Tu déprogrammais ton rendez-vous. | You were cancelling your appointment. |
il | déprogrammait | Il déprogrammait la réunion. | He was cancelling the meeting. |
elle | déprogrammait | Elle déprogrammait son voyage. | She was cancelling her trip. |
on | déprogrammait | On déprogrammait la conférence. | We were cancelling the conference. |
nous | déprogrammions | Nous déprogrammions nos activités. | We were cancelling our activities. |
vous | déprogrammiez | Vous déprogrammiez vos cours. | You were cancelling your classes. |
ils | déprogrammaient | Ils déprogrammaient leurs spectacles. | They were cancelling their shows. |
elles | déprogrammaient | Elles déprogrammaient leurs séances. | They were cancelling their sessions. |
Other Conjugations for Déprogrammer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprogrammer
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Déprogrammer – 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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