Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Introduction to the verb déjeuner
The English translation of the French verb “déjeuner” is “to have breakfast” or “to lunch.” The infinitive form, “déjeuner,” is pronounced as “day-zhuh-nay.”
The word “déjeuner” originated from the Latin word “disjējūnāre,” meaning “to break one’s fast.” In everyday French, “déjeuner” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past. The imparfait tense is used to portray background information, descriptions, or repeated actions.
Here are three examples of “déjeuner” in the imparfait tense and their English translations:
- Chaque matin, je déjeunais avec ma famille. (Every morning, I used to have breakfast with my family.)
- Quand j’étais enfant, je déjeunais toujours des céréales. (When I was a child, I would always have cereal for breakfast.)
- Nous déjeunions ensemble tous les jours pendant nos vacances. (We used to have lunch together every day during our vacations.)
Note: Since “déjeuner” can also mean “to lunch,” the translations can change accordingly.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déjeuner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | déjeunais | Je déjeunais avec mes amis. | I was having lunch with my friends. |
tu | déjeunais | Tu déjeunais toujours à la cantine. | You were always having lunch in the cafeteria. |
il | déjeunait | Il déjeunait rapidement. | He was having lunch quickly. |
elle | déjeunait | Elle déjeunait seule. | She was having lunch alone. |
on | déjeunait | On déjeunait en plein air. | We were having lunch outdoors. |
nous | déjeunions | Nous déjeunions ensemble tous les jours. | We were having lunch together every day. |
vous | déjeuniez | Vous déjeuniez au restaurant. | You were having lunch at the restaurant. |
ils | déjeunaient | Ils déjeunaient tardivement. | They were having lunch late. |
elles | déjeunaient | Elles déjeunaient légèrement. | They were having lunch lightly. |
Other Conjugations for Déjeuner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeuner
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Déjeuner – 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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