Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Introduction to the verb décroiser
The English translation of the French verb “décroiser” is “to uncross” or “to unclasp.” The infinitive form “décroiser” is pronounced as “day-kwah-zay.”
“Décroiser” is formed by adding the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “to reverse”) to the verb “croiser” (to cross). It falls under the first conjugation group of verbs, ending in “-er.”
In everyday French, the verb “décroiser” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. It expresses an action that was taking place or ongoing in the past without focusing on its completion.
Here are three examples of “décroiser” used in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
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J’étais en train de décroiser mes bras quand tu es arrivé.
(I was uncrossing my arms when you arrived.) -
Chaque soir, elle décroisait les doigts de ses mains engourdies.
(Every evening, she would unclasp the fingers of her numb hands.) -
Ils décroisaient les jambes pour se mettre à l’aise.
(They were uncrossing their legs to get comfortable.)
These examples showcase the use of “décroiser” in the imparfait tense, emphasizing ongoing actions in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of décroiser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | décroisais | Je décroisais les doigts. | I was uncrossing my fingers. |
tu | décroisais | Tu décroisais les bras. | You were uncrossing your arms. |
il | décroisait | Il décroisait les jambes. | He was uncrossing his legs. |
elle | décroisait | Elle décroisait les pieds. | She was uncrossing her feet. |
on | décroisait | On décroisait les mains. | We were uncrossing our hands. |
nous | décroisions | Nous décroisions les yeux. | We were uncrossing our eyes. |
vous | décroisiez | Vous décroisiez les sourcils. | You were uncrossing your eyebrows. |
ils | décroisaient | Ils décroisaient les bras. | They were uncrossing their arms. |
elles | décroisaient | Elles décroisaient les jambes. | They were uncrossing their legs. |
Other Conjugations for Décroiser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décroiser
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Décroiser – 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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