Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Introduction to the verb déployer
The English translation of the French verb déployer is “to deploy.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “déployer” is [de.plwa.je].
Déployer originates from the Latin word “dis-plicare,” which means “to unfold” or “to unroll.” In everyday French, déployer is most often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of déployer in the imparfait tense with their English translations:
- Je déployais mes ailes pour m’envoler. (I was spreading my wings to take off.)
- Il déployait tous ses efforts pour réussir. (He was putting all his efforts to succeed.)
- Nous déployions notre créativité dans nos projets. (We were unleashing our creativity in our projects.)
Note: The translations provided are not literal but convey the general meaning of the sentences.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déployer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | déployais | Je déployais mes ailes. | I was spreading my wings. |
tu | déployais | Tu déployais la nappe. | You were spreading the tablecloth. |
il | déployait | Il déployait ses talents. | He was showcasing his talents. |
elle | déployait | Elle déployait ses efforts. | She was exerting her efforts. |
on | déployait | On déployait nos ressources. | We were utilizing our resources. |
nous | déployions | Nous déployions notre créativité. | We were unleashing our creativity. |
vous | déployiez | Vous déployiez votre énergie. | You were channeling your energy. |
ils | déployaient | Ils déployaient leur force. | They were deploying their strength. |
elles | déployaient | Elles déployaient leur influence. | They were exerting their influence. |
Other Conjugations for Déployer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déployer
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Déployer – 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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