Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Introduction to the verb dérader
The English translation of the French verb “dérader” is “to break down” or “to deteriorate.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “dérader” is [de-ra-de].
“Dérader” is derived from the Old French word “rader,” meaning “to scrape.” It is a regular -er verb and is most often used in everyday French to describe something that is gradually deteriorating or breaking down.
Here are three simple examples of “dérader” used in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
- Les routes se déradaient lentement. (The roads were gradually deteriorating.)
- Ma santé se déradait quand j’étais stressé. (My health was deteriorating when I was stressed.)
- Nos relations se déradaient au fil du temps. (Our relationships were breaking down over time.)
In all of these examples, “dérader” is used in the imparfait tense to convey an ongoing or continuous action in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dérader
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Other Conjugations for Dérader.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dérader
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Dérader – 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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