Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Introduction to the verb débonder
The English translation of the French verb “débonder” is “to unbind” or “to untie.” The infinitive form “débonder” is pronounced as [de-bɔ̃.de].
The word “débonder” is derived from the Old French term “desbonder,” which came from the Latin words “dis-” (meaning “undo” or “remove”) and “bundus” (meaning “bound” or “tied”). In everyday French, “débonder” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe a continuous or ongoing action in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “débonder” used in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
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Nous débondions les fils électriques ensemble.
(We were unbinding the electrical wires together.) -
Pendant la réparation, le mécanicien débondait les pièces du moteur.
(During the repair, the mechanic was unbinding the engine parts.) -
Les enfants débondaient les cadeaux avec impatience.
(The children were eagerly unbinding the presents.)
Note: It’s worth mentioning that in contemporary French, the usage of “débonder” in the imparfait tense is less common. The verb is more frequently used in compound tenses such as the passé composé or the passé simple.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débonder
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débondais | Je débondais rapidement. | I was bouncing back quickly. |
tu | débondais | Tu débondais facilement. | You were bouncing back easily. |
il | débondait | Il débondait sans effort. | He was bouncing back effortlessly. |
elle | débondait | Elle débondait avec grâce. | She was bouncing back gracefully. |
on | débondait | On débondait naturellement. | We were bouncing back naturally. |
nous | débondions | Nous débondions ensemble. | We were bouncing back together. |
vous | débondiez | Vous débondiez rapidement. | You were bouncing back quickly. |
ils | débondait | Ils débondait sans difficulté. | They were bouncing back without difficulty. |
elles | débondait | Elles débondait avec confiance. | They were bouncing back confidently. |
Other Conjugations for Débonder.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débonder
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Débonder – 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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