Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Introduction to the verb damasser
The English translation of the French verb “damasser” is “to hoard” or “to amass.” The infinitive form “damasser” is pronounced as [da.ma.se].
The word “damasser” comes from the Old French term “damas,” meaning “to collect or accumulate.” It is derived from the Arabic word “dīmās,” which referred to the accumulation of wealth. In everyday French, “damasser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
Here are three examples of how “damasser” is used in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
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Je damassais des vieux livres dans ma bibliothèque.
(I used to hoard old books in my library.) -
Tu damassais des souvenirs de voyage dans ta chambre.
(You used to amass travel memories in your room.) -
Il/Elle damassait des vêtements qu’il/elle n’a jamais portés.
(He/She used to hoard clothes that he/she never wore.)
Please note that the translations provided here are not literal, but rather convey the general meaning of the sentences.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of damasser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | damassais | Je damassais le tissu. | I was damasking the fabric. |
tu | damassais | Tu damassais la nappe. | You were damasking the tablecloth. |
il | damassait | Il damassait les rideaux. | He was damasking the curtains. |
elle | damassait | Elle damassait les coussins. | She was damasking the cushions. |
on | damassait | On damassait les draps. | We were damasking the sheets. |
nous | damassions | Nous damassions les serviettes. | We were damasking the napkins. |
vous | damassiez | Vous damassiez les vêtements. | You were damasking the clothes. |
ils | damassaient | Ils damassaient les meubles. | They were damasking the furniture. |
elles | damassaient | Elles damassaient les tentures. | They were damasking the tapestries. |
Other Conjugations for Damasser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb damasser
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Damasser – 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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