Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Introduction to the verb détroquer
The English translation of the French verb “détroquer” is “to dethrone.” The infinitive form “détroquer” is pronounced as “day-tro-kay.”
“Détroquer” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “dis-“) and the verb “troquer” (meaning “to barter” or “to exchange”). Literally, “détroquer” means to remove someone from their throne or position of power.
In everyday French, “détroquer” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It can refer to the act of dethroning someone, but it is also used figuratively to express less literal ideas such as undermining someone’s authority or challenging their position.
Here are three examples of “détroquer” used in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
- Pendant des années, il me détroquait en public. (For years, he would undermine me in public.)
- Les manifestations populaires détroquaient régulièrement le gouvernement. (The popular protests would regularly overthrow the government.)
- Mon frère détroquait toujours mes idées lors des discussions familiales. (My brother would always challenge my ideas during family discussions.)
Note: The English translations provided may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of détroquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | détroquais | Je détroquais mes vêtements. | I was exchanging my clothes. |
tu | détroquais | Tu détroquais tes livres. | You were exchanging your books. |
il | détroquait | Il détroquait sa voiture. | He was exchanging his car. |
elle | détroquait | Elle détroquait son téléphone. | She was exchanging her phone. |
on | détroquait | On détroquait nos cadeaux. | We were exchanging our gifts. |
nous | détroquions | Nous détroquions nos meubles. | We were exchanging our furniture. |
vous | détroquiez | Vous détroquiez vos bijoux. | You were exchanging your jewelry. |
ils | détroquaient | Ils détroquaient leurs billets. | They were exchanging their tickets. |
elles | détroquaient | Elles détroquaient leurs sacs. | They were exchanging their bags. |
Other Conjugations for Détroquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb détroquer
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Détroquer – 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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