Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplatiner

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déplatiner

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The English translation of the French verb “déplatiner” is “to remove the plate” or “to take the plate off.” The infinitive form of déplatiner is pronounced as “day-plah-tee-nay.”

The word déplatiner is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which indicates a reversal or removal) and the noun “plate,” meaning a flat object or a plate. It is a regular -er verb in French.

In everyday French, déplatiner is often used in the imparfait tense to describe actions that were ongoing or habitual in the past. It can convey the idea of repeatedly taking off or removing a plate.

Here are three examples of déplatiner used in the imparfait tense with their English translations:

  1. Chaque soir, je déplatinai la table avant de dîner.
    (Every evening, I used to remove the plate from the table before having dinner.)

  2. Pendant l’été, nous déplatinions la terrasse pour manger dehors.
    (During the summer, we would take the plates off the terrace to eat outside.)

  3. Quand j’étais enfant, je déplatinais toujours la table après le repas.
    (When I was a child, I always used to remove the plates from the table after the meal.)

Note: The translations provided are approximate, as the imparfait tense in English does not have an exact equivalent.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déplatiner

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je déplatinai Je déplatinai la pièce. I unflattened the piece.
tu déplatinas Tu déplatinas le papier. You unflattened the paper.
il déplatinait Il déplatinait les objets. He unflattened the objects.
elle déplatinait Elle déplatinait les vêtements. She unflattened the clothes.
on déplatinait On déplatinait les surfaces. We unflattened the surfaces.
nous déplatinions Nous déplatinions les assiettes. We unflattened the plates.
vous déplatiniez Vous déplatiniez les feuilles. You unflattened the sheets.
ils déplatinaient Ils déplatinaient les images. They unflattened the pictures.
elles déplatinaient Elles déplatinaient les cartes. They unflattened the cards.

Other Conjugations for Déplatiner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déplatiner – 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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