Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Introduction to the verb déplisser
The English translation of the French verb déplisser is “to smooth out” or “to iron out.” The infinitive form déplisser is pronounced as “day-plee-say.”
Déplisser comes from the combination of the prefix dé- (indicating a reversal or removal) and the verb plisser (meaning “to crease” or “to fold”). It is primarily used to describe the action of removing or smoothing out creases, folds, or wrinkles from a fabric.
In the imparfait tense, déplisser is often used to describe a habitual or ongoing action in the past. Here are three simple examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je déplissais les draps tous les matins. (I used to smooth out the sheets every morning.)
- Elle déplissait soigneusement ses chemises avant de les ranger. (She used to carefully iron out her shirts before putting them away.)
- Nous déplissions nos vêtements avant de les porter. (We used to smooth out our clothes before wearing them.)
Note: It’s important to mention that while déplisser can be used in the imparfait tense to describe habitual actions in the past, its usage may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déplisser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | déplissais | Je déplissais ma chemise. | I was ironing my shirt. |
tu | déplissais | Tu déplissais ton pantalon. | You were ironing your pants. |
il | déplissait | Il déplissait sa jupe. | He was ironing his skirt. |
elle | déplissait | Elle déplissait sa robe. | She was ironing her dress. |
on | déplissait | On déplissait notre linge. | We were ironing our laundry. |
nous | déplissions | Nous déplissions nos chemises. | We were ironing our shirts. |
vous | déplissiez | Vous déplissiez vos vêtements. | You were ironing your clothes. |
ils | déplissaient | Ils déplissaient leurs chemises. | They were ironing their shirts. |
elles | déplissaient | Elles déplissaient leurs jupes. | They were ironing their skirts. |
Other Conjugations for Déplisser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
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Déplisser – 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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