Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Introduction to the verb débarrasser
The English translation of the French verb débarrasser is “to clear” or “to remove.” The infinitive form of débarrasser is pronounced as “de-ba-ra-say.”
The word débarrasser originates from the Old French word “desbaracier” which means “to rid oneself of.” It comes from the prefix “des-” meaning “away” and the verb “baracier” meaning “to bar” or “to obstruct.” In everyday French, débarrasser is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of débarrasser in the imparfait tense:
- Chaque jour, je débarrassais la table après le dîner. (Every day, I used to clear the table after dinner.)
- Nous débarrassions toujours nos affaires avant de partir. (We would always remove our belongings before leaving.)
- Tu débarrassais tes jouets avant d’aller te coucher. (You used to clear your toys before going to bed.)
English translations:
- Every day, I used to clear the table after dinner.
- We would always remove our belongings before leaving.
- You used to clear your toys before going to bed.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débarrasser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débarrassais | Je débarrassais la table. | I was clearing the table. |
tu | débarrassais | Tu débarrassais les assiettes. | You were clearing the plates. |
il | débarrassait | Il débarrassait les verres. | He was clearing the glasses. |
elle | débarrassait | Elle débarrassait les couverts. | She was clearing the silverware. |
on | débarrassait | On débarrassait la cuisine. | We were clearing the kitchen. |
nous | débarrassions | Nous débarrassions la salle à manger. | We were clearing the dining room. |
vous | débarrassiez | Vous débarrassiez la vaisselle. | You were clearing the dishes. |
ils | débarrassaient | Ils débarrassaient les déchets. | They were clearing the waste. |
elles | débarrassaient | Elles débarrassaient le salon. | They were clearing the living room. |
Other Conjugations for Débarrasser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrasser
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Débarrasser – 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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