Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Introduction to the verb débouquer
The English translation of the French verb “débouquer” is “to debouch” or “to emerge”. The infinitive form “débouquer” is pronounced as [de-bu-ke].
The verb “débouquer” originates from the French word “bouche” which means “mouth”. It is derived from the Old French word “deemboucher”, which combines the prefix “de-” (indicating a reversal) and “emboucher” (to put or enter into the mouth). “Débouquer” is most commonly used in everyday French to describe the action of coming out or emerging from a narrow or confined space.
Here are three examples of using “débouquer” in the imperfect tense, along with their English translations:
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Chaque matin, le soleil débouchait derrière les montagnes.
(Every morning, the sun would emerge behind the mountains.) -
Les voitures débouchaient rapidement de l’autoroute.
(The cars were emerging rapidly from the highway.) -
L’eau claire débouchait de la source et formait une petite rivière.
(The clear water was debouching from the spring and forming a small river.)
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débouquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débouquais | Je débouquais la situation. | I was unraveling the situation. |
tu | débouquais | Tu débouquais le problème. | You were solving the problem. |
il | débouquait | Il débouquait ses valises. | He was unpacking his suitcases. |
elle | débouquait | Elle débouquait les cartons. | She was unpacking the boxes. |
on | débouquait | On débouquait les marchandises. | We were unloading the goods. |
nous | débouquions | Nous débouquions les cargaisons. | We were unloading the shipments. |
vous | débouquiez | Vous débouquiez les camions. | You were unloading the trucks. |
ils | débouquaient | Ils débouquaient les navires. | They were unloading the ships. |
elles | débouquaient | Elles débouquaient les bateaux. | They were unloading the boats. |
Other Conjugations for Débouquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débouquer
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Débouquer – 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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