Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Introduction to the verb en débarrasser
The English translation of the French verb “en débarrasser” is “to get rid of it” or “to dispose of it.” The infinitive form, “débarrasser,” is pronounced as [de-ba-ra-se].
The verb “en débarrasser” is derived from the French word “débarrasser,” which means “to clear” or “to rid.” The addition of “en” to the verb creates a reflexive form, indicating that the subject is getting rid of something. In everyday French, this verb is often used in the imparfait tense to express a continuous or habitual action in the past.
Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:
- Je m’en débarrassais tous les jours. (I used to get rid of it every day.)
- Tu t’en débarrassais avant de partir. (You used to get rid of it before leaving.)
- Ils s’en débarrassaient dès qu’ils le pouvaient. (They used to get rid of it as soon as they could.)
English translations:
- I used to get rid of it every day.
- You used to get rid of it before leaving.
- They used to get rid of it as soon as they could.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of en débarrasser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | en débarrassais | J’en débarrassais tous les jours. | I used to get rid of it every day. |
tu | en débarrassais | Tu en débarrassais les assiettes. | You used to get rid of the plates. |
il | en débarrassait | Il en débarrassait la chambre. | He used to get rid of it in the room. |
elle | en débarrassait | Elle en débarrassait la table. | She used to get rid of it from the table. |
on | en débarrassait | On en débarrassait les déchets. | We used to get rid of the waste. |
nous | en débarrassions | Nous en débarrassions les placards. | We used to get rid of it from the cupboards. |
vous | en débarrassiez | Vous en débarrassiez les vêtements. | You used to get rid of it from the clothes. |
ils | en débarrassaient | Ils en débarrassaient les objets. | They used to get rid of the objects. |
elles | en débarrassaient | Elles en débarrassaient les jouets. | They used to get rid of it from the toys. |
Other Conjugations for En Débarrasser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en débarrasser
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En Débarrasser – 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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