Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplanter

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déplanter

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The English translation of the French verb déplanter is “to uproot” or “to remove from the ground.” The infinitive form, déplanter, is pronounced as “day-plahn-teh.”

Déplanter is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating separation or reversal) and the verb “planter” (meaning “to plant”). It is primarily used in the context of gardening or agriculture, referring to the act of pulling out or uprooting plants from the ground.

In the imparfait tense, déplanter is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. It often indicates a continuous or recurring action that was taking place in the past.

Here are three examples of déplanter in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Je déplantais les mauvaises herbes tous les jours. (I used to uproot weeds every day.)
  2. Pendant l’été, nous déplantions les fleurs fanées du jardin. (During the summer, we would uproot the withered flowers from the garden.)
  3. Tu déplantais les arbustes pour les replanter ailleurs. (You were uprooting the shrubs to replant them elsewhere.)

Note: These translations are not literal but convey the meaning of the sentences in English.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déplanter

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je déplantais Je déplantais les fleurs. I was uprooting the flowers.
tu déplantais Tu déplantais des arbustes. You were uprooting shrubs.
il déplantait Il déplantait les mauvaises herbes. He was uprooting weeds.
elle déplantait Elle déplantait les plantes. She was uprooting plants.
on déplantait On déplantait les légumes. We were uprooting vegetables.
nous déplantions Nous déplantions les arbres. We were uprooting trees.
vous déplantiez Vous déplantiez les fleurs fanées. You were uprooting wilted flowers.
ils déplantaient Ils déplantaient les racines. They were uprooting roots.
elles déplantaient Elles déplantaient les buissons. They were uprooting bushes.

Other Conjugations for Déplanter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déplanter – 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.

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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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