Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Introduction to the verb abuser
The English translation of the French verb “abuser” is “to abuse” or “to take advantage of.” The infinitive form “abuser” is pronounced as [a-by-zey].
The verb “abuser” originates from the Latin word “abusare,” which means “to misuse” or “to abuse.” In everyday French, “abuser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It is often used to express the idea of someone taking advantage of a situation or mistreating someone.
Here are three examples of “abuser” in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
- Ils abusaient de sa gentillesse. (They used to take advantage of his kindness.)
- J’en avais marre de me faire abuser. (I was tired of being abused/taken advantage of.)
- Tu abusais de ta position pour obtenir des faveurs. (You used to abuse your position to obtain favors.)
Note: The translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of abuser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | abusais | J’abusais de sa confiance. | I was taking advantage of his trust. |
tu | abusais | Tu abusais de ta position. | You were abusing your position. |
il | abusait | Il abusait de son pouvoir. | He was abusing his power. |
elle | abusait | Elle abusait de sa gentillesse. | She was abusing her kindness. |
on | abusait | On abusait de la situation. | We were abusing the situation. |
nous | abusions | Nous abusions de notre influence. | We were abusing our influence. |
vous | abusiez | Vous abusiez de leur patience. | You were abusing their patience. |
ils | abusaient | Ils abusaient de leur autorité. | They were abusing their authority. |
elles | abusaient | Elles abusaient de leur pouvoir. | They were abusing their power. |
Other Conjugations for Abuser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abuser
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Abuser – 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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