Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Introduction to the verb déstructurer
The English translation of the French verb “déstructurer” is “to destructure.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “déstructurer” is: day-struck-tyuh-ray.
The word “déstructurer” comes from the French root “structure” and the prefix “dé-” which indicates negation or reversal. In everyday French, “déstructurer” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to convey the idea of breaking down or destabilizing a structure, system, or organization.
Examples of its usage in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, je déstructurais constamment mes jouets.
(When I was young, I would constantly break down my toys.) -
Les protestations déstructuraient la société à petit feu.
(The protests were gradually destabilizing society.) -
Pendant la réunion, le chef de projet déstructurait les plans établis.
(During the meeting, the project manager was deconstructing the established plans.)
Please note that these translations provide the general meaning, but the context may require specific adaptations.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déstructurer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | déstructurais | Je déstructurais le plan. | I was deconstructing the plan. |
tu | déstructurais | Tu déstructurais l’organisation. | You were deconstructing the organization. |
il | déstructurait | Il déstructurait le système. | He was deconstructing the system. |
elle | déstructurait | Elle déstructurait sa routine. | She was deconstructing her routine. |
on | déstructurait | On déstructurait les règles. | We were deconstructing the rules. |
nous | déstructurions | Nous déstructurions le discours. | We were deconstructing the speech. |
vous | déstructuriez | Vous déstructuriez le concept. | You were deconstructing the concept. |
ils | déstructuraient | Ils déstructuraient le modèle. | They were deconstructing the model. |
elles | déstructuraient | Elles déstructuraient le projet. | They were deconstructing the project. |
Other Conjugations for Déstructurer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déstructurer
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Déstructurer – 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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