Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déprolétariser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déprolétariser

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The English translation of the French verb “déprolétariser” is “to deproletarianize” or “to remove from the proletariat.” The infinitive form “déprolétariser” is pronounced as “day-pro-leh-tah-ree-zay.”

The word “déprolétariser” is derived from the French noun “prolétariat,” which refers to the social class of industrial workers who do not own the means of production. The prefix “dé-” indicates negation or reversal, and “déprolétariser” means to remove or free someone or something from the proletariat. This term is often used in sociopolitical contexts discussing class struggles, labor movements, or social mobility.

In the imparfait tense (past continuous), “déprolétariser” is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Quand j’étais jeune, mon père déprolétarisait notre famille en économisant pour acheter une petite entreprise. (When I was young, my father was deproletarianizing our family by saving to buy a small business.)
  2. Les syndicats luttaient pour déprolétariser les travailleurs en revendiquant de meilleurs salaires et conditions de travail. (The unions were fighting to deproletarianize the workers by demanding better wages and working conditions.)
  3. Certaines politiques gouvernementales visaient à déprolétariser les quartiers défavorisés en encourageant l’éducation et la formation professionnelle. (Some government policies aimed to deproletarianize disadvantaged neighborhoods by promoting education and vocational training.)

Note: These examples are purely illustrative, and the usage of “déprolétariser” may vary depending on the context and intended meaning.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déprolétariser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je déprolétarisais Je déprolétarisais mes idées. I was deproletarianizing my ideas.
tu déprolétarisais Tu déprolétarisais ton discours. You were deproletarianizing your speech.
il déprolétarisait Il déprolétarisait son organisation. He was deproletarianizing his organization.
elle déprolétarisait Elle déprolétarisait sa vision du monde. She was deproletarianizing her worldview.
on déprolétarisait On déprolétarisait la société. We were deproletarianizing society.
nous déprolétarisions Nous déprolétarisions nos conditions de travail. We were deproletarianizing our working conditions.
vous déprolétarisiez Vous déprolétarisiez vos revendications. You were deproletarianizing your demands.
ils déprolétarisaient Ils déprolétarisaient leur économie. They were deproletarianizing their economy.
elles déprolétarisaient Elles déprolétarisaient leur mouvement. They were deproletarianizing their movement.

Other Conjugations for Déprolétariser.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déprolétariser – 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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