Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégueuler

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dégueuler

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The English translation of the French verb “dégueuler” is “to vomit” or “to puke.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “dégueuler” is as follows: [day-guh-leh].

The word “dégueuler” comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating a reversal or an intensification) and the noun “gueule” (meaning mouth, but often used in a derogatory manner). This verb is considered vulgar in French.

In everyday French, “dégueuler” is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe a repeated or ongoing action in the past. It can be used figuratively to express intense dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:

  1. Chaque matin, elle dégueulait à la simple vue du café.
    (Every morning, she would vomit at the mere sight of coffee.)

  2. Ils dégueulaient à chaque fois qu’ils entraient dans cette salle de cinéma.
    (They would puke every time they entered that movie theater.)

  3. Le bébé dégueulait systématiquement après avoir mangé des épinards.
    (The baby would always vomit after eating spinach.)

Please note that due to the vulgar nature of this verb, it is advisable to use more appropriate and polite alternatives in most situations.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dégueuler

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je dégueulais Je dégueulais après avoir trop mangé. I was throwing up after eating too much.
tu dégueulais Tu dégueulais souvent quand tu étais malade. You used to throw up often when you were sick.
il dégueulait Il dégueulait à cause de l’alcool. He was throwing up because of the alcohol.
elle dégueulait Elle dégueulait à cause du mauvais repas. She was throwing up because of the bad meal.
on dégueulait On dégueulait après avoir trop bu. We were throwing up after drinking too much.
nous dégueulions Nous dégueulions ensemble après une soirée arrosée. We were throwing up together after a heavy night.
vous dégueuliez Vous dégueuliez à cause de la mauvaise nourriture. You were throwing up because of the bad food.
ils dégueulaient Ils dégueulaient après avoir mangé quelque chose de pas frais. They were throwing up after eating something not fresh.
elles dégueulaient Elles dégueulaient à cause de la grippe. They were throwing up because of the flu.

Other Conjugations for Dégueuler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dégueuler – 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.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

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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