Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bureaucratiser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb bureaucratiser

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The English translation of the French verb “bureaucratiser” is “to bureaucratize.” The infinitive form of bureaucratiser is pronounced as “byoo-roh-kra-tee-zay.”

The word “bureaucratiser” originates from the noun “bureaucratie,” which comes from the French word “bureau” meaning “desk” or “office.” It is a neologism that emerged in the 19th century to describe the process of turning an organization or system into a bureaucracy.

In everyday French, the verb “bureaucratiser” in the imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past related to the establishment or expansion of bureaucracy. It often implies a negative connotation, suggesting excessive red tape, inefficiency, or rigid adherence to rules and regulations.

Here are three examples of how “bureaucratiser” is used in the imparfait tense in everyday French along with their English translations:

  1. Ils bureaucratisaient progressivement le processus de demande de permis.
    (They were gradually bureaucratizing the permit application process.)
  2. La nouvelle réforme bureaucratisait davantage notre système de santé.
    (The new reform was further bureaucratizing our healthcare system.)
  3. Pendant des années, le gouvernement a bureaucratisé l’éducation en ajoutant de plus en plus de règles et de contrôles.
    (For years, the government was bureaucratizing education by adding more and more rules and controls.)

These examples show how “bureaucratiser” in the imparfait tense indicates ongoing actions in the past, highlighting the gradual or continuous process of introducing bureaucracy into different domains.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bureaucratiser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je bureaucratisais Je bureaucratisais le processus. I was bureaucratizing the process.
tu bureaucratisais Tu bureaucratisais les règles. You were bureaucratizing the rules.
il bureaucratisait Il bureaucratisait l’administration. He was bureaucratizing the administration.
elle bureaucratisait Elle bureaucratisait les procédures. She was bureaucratizing the procedures.
on bureaucratisait On bureaucratisait les démarches. We were bureaucratizing the steps.
nous bureaucratisions Nous bureaucratisions les tâches. We were bureaucratizing the tasks.
vous bureaucratisiez Vous bureaucratisiez les documents. You were bureaucratizing the documents.
ils bureaucratisaient Ils bureaucratisaient les services. They were bureaucratizing the services.
elles bureaucratisaient Elles bureaucratisaient les formalités. They were bureaucratizing the formalities.

Other Conjugations for Bureaucratiser.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bureaucratiser – 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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