Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Introduction to the verb dégrafer
The English translation of the French verb dégrafer is “to unfasten” or “to unhook.” The infinitive form of dégrafer is pronounced as “day-grah-fay.”
Dégrafer originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which can indicate a reversal or removal) and the verb “agrafer” (which means “to fasten” or “to hook”). Its most common use in everyday French, in the imparfait tense, is to describe a continuous or ongoing action in the past.
Here are three simple examples of dégrafer in the imparfait tense along with their English translations:
- Je dégrafais mon manteau tous les soirs en rentrant chez moi. (I used to unfasten my coat every evening when I got home.)
- Elle dégrafait sa ceinture pour être plus à l’aise. (She was unfastening her belt to be more comfortable.)
- Les enfants dégrafaient leurs chaussures avant d’entrer dans la maison. (The children were unfastening their shoes before entering the house.)
Please note that the translations provided are not literal translations, but rather convey the meaning and context of the sentences.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dégrafer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | dégrafais | Je dégrafais ma veste. | I was unbuttoning my jacket. |
tu | dégrafais | Tu dégrafais ton manteau. | You were unbuttoning your coat. |
il | dégrafait | Il dégrafait sa chemise. | He was unbuttoning his shirt. |
elle | dégrafait | Elle dégrafait son pantalon. | She was unbuttoning her pants. |
on | dégrafait | On dégrafait nos robes. | We were unbuttoning our dresses. |
nous | dégrafions | Nous dégrafions nos vestes. | We were unbuttoning our jackets. |
vous | dégrafiez | Vous dégrafiez vos chemisiers. | You were unbuttoning your blouses. |
ils | dégrafaient | Ils dégrafaient leurs gilets. | They were unbuttoning their vests. |
elles | dégrafaient | Elles dégrafaient leurs jupes. | They were unbuttoning their skirts. |
Other Conjugations for Dégrafer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégrafer
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Dégrafer – 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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