Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brasiller

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb brasiller

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The English translation of the French verb “brasiller” is “to flicker” or “to flare up.” The infinitive form, “brasiller,” is pronounced as [bra-zi-yey].

The word “brasiller” comes from the Old French word “brasillier,” which means “to burn.” It is derived from the Latin word “brasum,” which translates to “burnt.” In everyday French, the verb “brasiller” is most often used in the imperfect tense to describe a continuous or repeated action in the past.

Here are three simple examples of “brasiller” in the imperfect tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Les bougies brasillaient dans la pièce sombre.
    (The candles flickered in the dark room.)

  2. Tous les soirs, le feu de cheminée brasillait doucement.
    (Every evening, the fireplace fire would flicker gently.)

  3. Les étoiles brasillaient dans le ciel nocturne.
    (The stars were flickering in the night sky.)

Note: The translations provided are approximate and may vary based on the context.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of brasiller

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je brasillais Je brasillais près du feu. I was warming myself by the fire.
tu brasillais Tu brasillais doucement. You were burning softly.
il brasillait Il brasillait dans l’obscurité. He was flickering in the darkness.
elle brasillait Elle brasillait avec intensité. She was glowing intensely.
on brasillait On brasillait toute la nuit. We were burning all night.
nous brasillions Nous brasillions ensemble. We were burning together.
vous brasilliez Vous brasilliez joyeusement. You were burning cheerfully.
ils brasillaient Ils brasillaient avec chaleur. They were burning warmly.
elles brasillaient Elles brasillaient dans le vent. They were flickering in the wind.

Other Conjugations for Brasiller.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brasiller – 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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