Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Introduction to the verb brosser
The English translation of the French verb “brosser” is “to brush.” The infinitive form of “brosser” is pronounced as [bʁɔse].
The word “brosser” comes from the Old French word “broce” which means “a brush.” It is derived from the Latin word “bruscia” meaning “brushwood.” In everyday French, “brosser” is commonly used to refer to the action of brushing, whether it’s brushing one’s hair, teeth, or any surface. It can also be used more figuratively to describe the act of skimming or quickly going over something.
Examples of “brosser” in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
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Chaque matin, je brossais mes cheveux avant de sortir.
(Every morning, I would brush my hair before going out.) -
Nous brossions nos dents trois fois par jour.
(We used to brush our teeth three times a day.) -
Quand j’étais enfant, je brossais le chien tous les jours.
(When I was a child, I used to brush the dog every day.)
Please note that the imparfait tense in French is often used to describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of brosser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | brossais | Je brossais mes cheveux. | I was brushing my hair. |
tu | brossais | Tu brossais le chien. | You were brushing the dog. |
il | brossait | Il brossait son vélo. | He was brushing his bike. |
elle | brossait | Elle brossait sa robe. | She was brushing her dress. |
on | brossait | On brossait les dents. | We were brushing our teeth. |
nous | brossions | Nous brossions les chevaux. | We were brushing the horses. |
vous | brossiez | Vous brossiez vos cheveux. | You were brushing your hair. |
ils | brossaient | Ils brossaient les chiens. | They were brushing the dogs. |
elles | brossaient | Elles brossaient les chats. | They were brushing the cats. |
Other Conjugations for Brosser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brosser
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Brosser – 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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