Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Introduction to the verb débraser
The English translation of the French verb débraser is “to unbraze” or “to disconnect.” The infinitive form “débraser” is pronounced as “day-brah-zay.”
The word “débraser” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “dis-“) and the verb “braser” (meaning “to braze,” which refers to the process of joining metal together using heat). In everyday French, débraser is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe past actions or states that were ongoing or habitual in the past.
Here are three examples of débraser used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Chaque soir, je débraisais les fils électriques. (Every evening, I would disconnect the electrical wires.)
- Tu débraisais la connexion internet lorsque tu partais. (You used to unplug the internet connection when you left.)
- Nous débraisions les tuyaux d’eau avant l’hiver. (We would disconnect the water pipes before winter.)
Please note that these translations may vary based on the context and intended meaning of the sentence.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débraser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débrasais | Je débrasais le mur. | I was removing the plaster from the wall. |
tu | débrasais | Tu débrasais la table. | You were removing the varnish from the table. |
il | débrasait | Il débrasait la porte. | He was removing the paint from the door. |
elle | débrasait | Elle débrasait la chaise. | She was removing the stain from the chair. |
on | débrasait | On débrasait les meubles. | We were removing the finish from the furniture. |
nous | débrasions | Nous débrasions le sol. | We were removing the wax from the floor. |
vous | débrasiiez | Vous débrasiiez la surface. | You were removing the coating. |
ils | débrasaient | Ils débrasaient le plafond. | They were removing the ceiling. |
elles | débrasaient | Elles débrasaient les fenêtres. | They were removing the windows. |
Other Conjugations for Débraser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débraser
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Débraser – 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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