Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Introduction to the verb braser
The English translation of the French verb “braser” is “to braze” or “to solder.” The infinitive form “braser” is pronounced as [bʁa.ze].
The word “braser” originates from the Old French word “braiser,” which means “to burn” or “to roast.” It comes from the Latin word “baccaris,” which refers to a type of plant used for burning. In everyday French, “braser” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “braser” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je brasais les pièces métalliques. (I was brazing the metal parts.)
- Tu brasais les fils électriques. (You were soldering the electrical wires.)
- Il brasait toujours avec précision. (He was always braze/soldering with precision.)
These examples highlight the ongoing nature of the action in the past, expressing habitual or repeated actions.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of braser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | brasais | Je brasais la viande. | I was braising the meat. |
tu | brasais | Tu brasais les légumes. | You were braising the vegetables. |
il | brasait | Il brasait le poisson. | He was braising the fish. |
elle | brasait | Elle brasait les champignons. | She was braising the mushrooms. |
on | brasait | On brasait les oignons. | We were braising the onions. |
nous | braisions | Nous braisions les carottes. | We were braising the carrots. |
vous | braisiez | Vous braisiez les pommes de terre. | You were braising the potatoes. |
ils | braisaient | Ils braisaient les fruits de mer. | They were braising the seafood. |
elles | braisaient | Elles braisaient les courgettes. | They were braising the zucchinis. |
Other Conjugations for Braser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb braser
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Braser – 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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