Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Introduction to the verb débrocher
The English translation of the French verb “débrocher” is “to unhook” or “to detach”. The infinitive form “débrocher” is pronounced as “day-broh-shay.”
The word “débrocher” comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” meaning “un-” or “detach” and the verb “brocher” meaning “to hook.” It is a regular -er verb, meaning it follows the regular conjugation pattern for verbs ending in -er.
In everyday French, “débrocher” in the imparfait tense is most often used to describe actions that were ongoing or habitual in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
- Quand j’étais enfant, je débrochais toujours les boutons de mon manteau. (When I was a child, I used to unhook the buttons of my coat.)
- Tous les matins, elle débrochait les fleurs fanées du jardin. (Every morning, she would detach the wilted flowers from the garden.)
- Nous débrochions les câbles avant de les remplacer. (We were unhooking the cables before replacing them.)
These examples describe actions that were repeatedly done in the past, emphasizing their ongoing nature.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débrocher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débrochais | Je débrochais la prise. | I was unplugging the socket. |
tu | débrochais | Tu débrochais le câble. | You were unplugging the cable. |
il | débrochait | Il débrochait l’appareil. | He was unplugging the device. |
elle | débrochait | Elle débrochait la lampe. | She was unplugging the lamp. |
on | débrochait | On débrochait les prises. | We were unplugging the sockets. |
nous | débrochions | Nous débrochions les fils. | We were unplugging the wires. |
vous | débrochiez | Vous débrochiez le chargeur. | You were unplugging the charger. |
ils | débrochaient | Ils débrochaient les appareils. | They were unplugging the devices. |
elles | débrochaient | Elles débrochaient les prises. | They were unplugging the sockets. |
Other Conjugations for Débrocher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrocher
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Débrocher – 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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