Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Introduction to the verb défriser
The English translation of the French verb “défriser” is “to straighten (hair)”. The infinitive form “défriser” is pronounced as “day-free-zay”.
The word “défriser” comes from the combination of “dé-” (a prefix indicating negation or reversal) and “friser” (to curl). In everyday French, it is commonly used to refer to the action of straightening curly or wavy hair, typically using a straightening iron or other hair care products.
Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
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Quand j’étais plus jeune, je défrisais mes cheveux tous les jours.
(When I was younger, I used to straighten my hair every day.) -
Elle défrisait ses cheveux avant de sortir pour une soirée.
(She would straighten her hair before going out for a party.) -
Nous défrisions nos cheveux pour les occasions spéciales.
(We used to straighten our hair for special occasions.)
Note: The imparfait tense in French is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, often used to set the scene or provide background information.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of défriser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | défrisais | Je défrisais mes cheveux. | I was straightening my hair. |
tu | défrisais | Tu défrisais tes cheveux. | You were straightening your hair. |
il | défrisait | Il défrisait ses cheveux. | He was straightening his hair. |
elle | défrisait | Elle défrisait ses cheveux. | She was straightening her hair. |
on | défrisait | On défrisait nos cheveux. | We were straightening our hair. |
nous | défrisions | Nous défrisions nos cheveux. | We were straightening our hair. |
vous | défrisiez | Vous défrisiez vos cheveux. | You were straightening your hair. |
ils | défrisaient | Ils défrisaient leurs cheveux. | They were straightening their hair. |
elles | défrisaient | Elles défrisaient leurs cheveux. | They were straightening their hair. |
Other Conjugations for Défriser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défriser
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Défriser – 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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