Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb anatomiser

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The English translation of the French verb “anatomiser” is “to dissect.” The infinitive form “anatomiser” is pronounced as [a-na-to-mi-ze].

The term “anatomiser” originates from the Latin word “anatomizare,” which means “to dissect.” In everyday French, “anatomiser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to refer to the action of dissecting or analyzing something in a detailed and thorough manner.

Here are three examples of how “anatomiser” can be used in the imparfait tense in everyday French, along with their English translations:

  1. Je l’anatomisais pour comprendre sa structure.
    “I was dissecting it to understand its structure.”

  2. Tu l’anatomisais avec précision.
    “You were dissecting it with precision.”

  3. Les chercheurs l’anatomisaient pour étudier ses composants.
    “The researchers were dissecting it to study its components.”

Please note that the translations provided are in the past continuous tense to reflect the imparfait tense in French.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of anatomiser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je anatomisais J’anatomisais le cadavre. I was dissecting the corpse.
tu anatomisais Tu anatomisais les organes. You were dissecting the organs.
il anatomisait Il anatomisait les animaux. He was dissecting the animals.
elle anatomisait Elle anatomisait les tissus. She was dissecting the tissues.
on anatomisait On anatomisait les échantillons. We were dissecting the samples.
nous anatomisions Nous anatomisions les spécimens. We were dissecting the specimens.
vous anatomisiez Vous anatomisiez les différentes parties. You were dissecting the different parts.
ils anatomisaient Ils anatomisaient les corps. They were dissecting the bodies.
elles anatomisaient Elles anatomisaient les cerveaux. They were dissecting the brains.

Other Conjugations for Anatomiser.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb anatomiser

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Anatomiser – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

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Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

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

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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