Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Introduction to the verb débrousser
The English translation of the French verb “débrousser” is “to clear (the brushwood)” or “to clear (a path)”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “débrousser” is [de-broo-sey].
The verb “débrousser” has its origin in the Old French word “brousser,” which means “to push” or “to brush.” The prefix “dé-” adds the meaning of “undoing” or “clearing.” In everyday French, “débrousser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of “débrousser” in the imparfait tense and their English translations:
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Chaque été, nous débroussions le jardin pour empêcher les mauvaises herbes de pousser.
(Every summer, we used to clear the garden to prevent weeds from growing.) -
Quand j’étais jeune, je débroussais souvent le sentier près de la rivière.
(When I was young, I would often clear the path near the river.) -
Pendant la saison des pluies, les bénévoles débroussaient régulièrement les sentiers de randonnée.
(During the rainy season, the volunteers would regularly clear the hiking trails.)
In these examples, the imparfait tense is used to indicate actions or habits that occurred repeatedly or continuously in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débrousser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débroussais | Je débroussais le jardin. | I was clearing the garden. |
tu | débroussais | Tu débroussais les chemins. | You were clearing the paths. |
il | débroussait | Il débroussait les broussailles. | He was clearing the bushes. |
elle | débroussait | Elle débroussait les haies. | She was clearing the hedges. |
on | débroussait | On débroussait les terrains. | We were clearing the fields. |
nous | débroussions | Nous débroussions les zones boisées. | We were clearing the wooded areas. |
vous | débroussiez | Vous débroussiez les sentiers. | You were clearing the trails. |
ils | débroussaient | Ils débroussaient les jardins. | They were clearing the gardens. |
elles | débroussaient | Elles débroussaient les forêts. | They were clearing the forests. |
Other Conjugations for Débrousser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
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Débrousser – 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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