Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Introduction to the verb déréglementer
The English translation of the French verb “déréglementer” is “to deregulate.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-ray-gluh-mahn-tay.”
“Déréglementer” originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” meaning “un-” or “de-” and “réglementer” meaning “to regulate.” The word is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of removing or reducing regulations or controls on a particular sector or activity, such as the economy or a specific industry. It signifies a change from a regulated or controlled state to a more liberal or free market approach.
Here are three examples of how “déréglementer” can be used in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Nous déréglementions le marché de l’énergie. (We were deregulating the energy market.)
- Les gouvernements précédents déréglementaient l’industrie pharmaceutique. (Previous governments were deregulating the pharmaceutical industry.)
- Les réformes des années 90 déréglementaient les télécommunications. (The reforms of the 90s were deregulating the telecommunications sector.)
These examples showcase how “déréglementer” is used in the past continuous tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions of deregulation in various sectors or industries.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of déréglementer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | déréglementais | Je déréglementais l’économie. | I was deregulating the economy. |
tu | déréglementais | Tu déréglementais le marché. | You were deregulating the market. |
il | déréglementait | Il déréglementait les entreprises. | He was deregulating the businesses. |
elle | déréglementait | Elle déréglementait les secteurs. | She was deregulating the sectors. |
on | déréglementait | On déréglementait les normes. | We were deregulating the standards. |
nous | déréglementions | Nous déréglementions les lois. | We were deregulating the laws. |
vous | déréglementiez | Vous déréglementiez les pratiques. | You were deregulating the practices. |
ils | déréglementaient | Ils déréglementaient les politiques. | They were deregulating the policies. |
elles | déréglementaient | Elles déréglementaient les règles. | They were deregulating the rules. |
Other Conjugations for Déréglementer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréglementer
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Déréglementer – 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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