Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Introduction to the verb désenvelopper
The English translation of the French verb “désenvelopper” is “to unwrap” or “to unpackage.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “désenvelopper” is: day-zuhn-loh-vay.
The verb “désenvelopper” is formed by adding the prefix “dés-” (which indicates the reversal of an action) to the verb “envelopper” (to wrap). It is often used in everyday French to describe the action of unwrapping or unboxing something.
In the imparfait tense, which is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, “désenvelopper” can be used to talk about a habitual or continuous action of unwrapping. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Chaque matin, je désenveloppais les cadeaux de Noël. (Every morning, I used to unwrap the Christmas presents.)
- Quand j’étais enfant, nous désenveloppions les bonbons lentement pour prolonger le plaisir. (When I was a child, we used to unwrap candies slowly to prolong the enjoyment.)
- Ils désenveloppaient les colis avec impatience, espérant y trouver leur commande. (They were unwrapping the packages eagerly, hoping to find their order.)
In these examples, the verb “désenvelopper” is used to describe repeated or habitual actions of unwrapping, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the action in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of désenvelopper
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | désenveloppais | Je désenveloppais le cadeau. | I was unwrapping the gift. |
tu | désenveloppais | Tu désenveloppais le colis. | You were unwrapping the package. |
il | désenveloppait | Il désenveloppait la lettre. | He was unwrapping the letter. |
elle | désenveloppait | Elle désenveloppait le paquet. | She was unwrapping the parcel. |
on | désenveloppait | On désenveloppait les cadeaux. | We were unwrapping the gifts. |
nous | désenveloppions | Nous désenveloppions les enveloppes. | We were unwrapping the envelopes. |
vous | désenveloppiez | Vous désenveloppiez les colis. | You were unwrapping the packages. |
ils | désenveloppaient | Ils désenveloppaient les paquets. | They were unwrapping the packages. |
elles | désenveloppaient | Elles désenveloppaient les lettres. | They were unwrapping the letters. |
Other Conjugations for Désenvelopper.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenvelopper
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Désenvelopper – 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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