Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débenzoler

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb débenzoler

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The French verb “débenzoler” does not have a direct translation in English. It is a slang verb derived from the word “benzol,” which refers to a type of gasoline. The infinitive form of “débenzoler” is pronounced as [de-bɛn-zo-le].

In everyday French, “débenzoler” is mostly used in the imparfait tense. Although it is an informal verb and may not be widely recognized, it can be understood from its context. The imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

Here are three example sentences using “débenzoler” in the imparfait tense:

  1. Je débenzolais ma vieille voiture tous les dimanches.
    (I used to clean up my old car every Sunday.)
  2. Pendant l’été, nous débenzolions nos motos chaque semaine.
    (During the summer, we would clean our motorcycles every week.)
  3. Tu débenzolais ton vélo après chaque sortie.
    (You used to clean your bike after each ride.)

Please note that these sentences are invented examples as “débenzoler” is not a commonly used verb. The translations provided aim to convey the meaning of each sentence.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débenzoler

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je débenzolais Je débenzolais le moteur. I was removing the benzene from the engine.
tu débenzolais Tu débenzolais les tissus. You were removing the benzene from the fabrics.
il débenzolait Il débenzolait la solution. He was removing the benzene from the solution.
elle débenzolait Elle débenzolait les produits. She was removing the benzene from the products.
on débenzolait On débenzolait les matériaux. We were removing the benzene from the materials.
nous débenzolions Nous débenzolions les réservoirs. We were removing the benzene from the tanks.
vous débenzoliez Vous débenzoliez les substances chimiques. You were removing the benzene from the chemicals.
ils débenzolaient Ils débenzolaient les équipements. They were removing the benzene from the equipment.
elles débenzolaient Elles débenzolaient les surfaces. They were removing the benzene from the surfaces.

Other Conjugations for Débenzoler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Débenzoler – 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.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

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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