Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dépassionner

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dépassionner

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The English translation of the French verb dépassionner is “to take the passion out of/to dispassion.” The infinitive form, dépassionner, is pronounced as “day-pa-see-oh-nay.”

Dépassionner is derived from the French word “passion,” which has its roots in Latin “passio” meaning “suffering” or “endurance.” In everyday French, dépassionner is most commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

Here are three simple examples of dépassionner in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Quand j’étais jeune, je dépassionnais les débats politiques en écoutant les deux côtés avec calme.
    (When I was young, I used to take the passion out of political debates by calmly listening to both sides.)

  2. Nous dépassionnions nos discussions familiales en évitant les sujets sensibles.
    (We used to dispassion our family discussions by avoiding sensitive topics.)

  3. Tu dépassionnais les conflits en faisant preuve de compréhension et d’empathie.
    (You used to dispassion conflicts by showing understanding and empathy.)

Note: The English translations provided for the examples might not capture the nuances of the imparfait tense in French, but they convey the general meaning of dépassionner in each context.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dépassionner

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je dépassionnais Je dépassionnais mes arguments. I was taking the passion out of my arguments.
tu dépassionnais Tu dépassionnais tes réactions. You were taking the passion out of your reactions.
il dépassionnait Il dépassionnait ses opinions. He was taking the passion out of his opinions.
elle dépassionnait Elle dépassionnait son discours. She was taking the passion out of her speech.
on dépassionnait On dépassionnait les débats. We were taking the passion out of the debates.
nous dépassionnions Nous dépassionnions nos discussions. We were taking the passion out of our discussions.
vous dépassionniez Vous dépassionniez vos réflexions. You were taking the passion out of your reflections.
ils dépassionnaient Ils dépassionnaient leurs réponses. They were taking the passion out of their answers.
elles dépassionnaient Elles dépassionnaient leurs critiques. They were taking the passion out of their critiques.

Other Conjugations for Dépassionner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dépassionner – 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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