Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Introduction to the verb débrider
The English translation of the French verb débrider is “to unleash” or “to unbridle.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “débrider” is [day-bree-deh].
Débrider comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which indicates a reversal or removal) and the verb “brider” (which means “to bridle” or “to restrain”). In everyday French, débrider is often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Here are three examples of débrider used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, je débridais souvent mon imagination. (When I was a child, I used to unleash my imagination.)
- Nous débridions nos chevaux pour qu’ils puissent courir plus rapidement. (We used to unbridle our horses so they could run faster.)
- Tu débridais ta créativité en participant à des ateliers d’art. (You used to unleash your creativity by attending art workshops.)
Note: The imparfait tense in French is often used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, as well as to set the scene or provide background information.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débrider
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débridais | Je débridais ma moto. | I was unleashing my motorcycle. |
tu | débridais | Tu débridais ton imagination. | You were unleashing your imagination. |
il | débridait | Il débridait la situation. | He was unleashing the situation. |
elle | débridait | Elle débridait sa créativité. | She was unleashing her creativity. |
on | débridait | On débridait nos idées. | We were unleashing our ideas. |
nous | débridions | Nous débridions nos talents. | We were unleashing our talents. |
vous | débridiez | Vous débridiez vos passions. | You were unleashing your passions. |
ils | débridaient | Ils débridaient leur enthousiasme. | They were unleashing their enthusiasm. |
elles | débridaient | Elles débridaient leur énergie. | They were unleashing their energy. |
Other Conjugations for Débrider.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrider
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Débrider – 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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