Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Introduction to the verb débarrer
The English translation of the French verb débarrer is “to unlock.” The infinitive form of débarrer is pronounced as “day-ba-ray.”
Débarrer originated from the Old French word “desbarer,” which means “to unbar.” It is commonly used in everyday French to refer to the action of removing a bar or unlocking a door, gate, or any type of lock.
Here are three examples of débarrer used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Chaque matin, je débarrassais la porte et laissais entrer le soleil.
(Every morning, I would unlock the door and let the sun in.) -
Pendant les vacances, nous débarrions la porte du chalet pour profiter de l’air frais.
(During the holidays, we used to unlock the door of the cabin to enjoy the fresh air.) -
Elle débarrassait toujours la porte de la maison avant que son mari rentre du travail.
(She would always unlock the door of the house before her husband returned from work.)
These examples showcase the use of débarrer in the imparfait tense to describe repeated or ongoing actions in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débarrer
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 ta chambre. | You were tidying your room. |
il | débarrassait | Il débarrassait les assiettes. | He was clearing the plates. |
elle | débarrassait | Elle débarrassait la cuisine. | She was cleaning up the kitchen. |
on | débarrassait | On débarrassait la table. | We were clearing the table. |
nous | débarrassions | Nous débarrassions la salle de bain. | We were cleaning up the bathroom. |
vous | débarrassiez | Vous débarrassiez les verres. | You were clearing the glasses. |
ils | débarrassaient | Ils débarrassaient les déchets. | They were getting rid of the waste. |
elles | débarrassaient | Elles débarrassaient le salon. | They were clearing the living room. |
Other Conjugations for Débarrer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débarrer
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Débarrer – 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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