Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dédiviniser

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The English translation of the French verb “dédiviniser” is “to dethrone from divinity” or “to divest of divinity.”

The infinitive form of dédiviniser is pronounced as “day-dee-vee-nee-zay.”

Dédiviniser is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which indicates removal or reversal) and the verb “diviniser” (to deify or make divine). It is used to express the action of stripping or removing someone or something from a divine or godly status.

In everyday French, dédiviniser in the imparfait tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It often refers to the process of removing someone or something from a divine pedestal or demystifying them.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:

  1. Quand j’étais enfant, je dédivinisais les super-héros de mes bandes dessinées préférées.
    English: When I was a child, I would dethrone the superheroes from my favorite comics.

  2. Les scientifiques dédivinisaient la nature en expliquant les phénomènes naturels par des lois physiques.
    English: The scientists were divesting nature of divinity by explaining natural phenomena through physical laws.

  3. Au XVIIIe siècle, les philosophes dédivinisaient la monarchie en remettant en question la légitimité divine des rois.
    English: In the 18th century, philosophers were dethroning the monarchy by questioning the divine legitimacy of kings.

Note: The English translations provided are intended to convey the general meaning of the sentences and may vary depending on the context.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dédiviniser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je dédivinisais Je dédivinisais la nature. I was de-divinizing nature.
tu dédivinisais Tu dédivinisais leurs croyances. You were de-divinizing their beliefs.
il dédivinisait Il dédivinisait les dieux. He was de-divinizing the gods.
elle dédivinisait Elle dédivinisait les idoles. She was de-divinizing the idols.
on dédivinisait On dédivinisait les divinités. We were de-divinizing the divinities.
nous dédivinisions Nous dédivinisions les rituels. We were de-divinizing the rituals.
vous dédivinisiez Vous dédivinisiez les saints. You were de-divinizing the saints.
ils dédivinisaient Ils dédivinisaient les prophètes. They were de-divinizing the prophets.
elles dédivinisaient Elles dédivinisaient les icônes. They were de-divinizing the icons.

Other Conjugations for Dédiviniser.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dédiviniser

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Dédiviniser – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

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Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

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

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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