Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Introduction to the verb désobstruer
The English translation of the French verb désobstruer is “to unblock” or “to clear.” The infinitive form “désobstruer” is pronounced as “dey-zohb-stroo-ey.”
Désobstruer originates from the Latin word “obstruere,” meaning “to block” or “to obstruct.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past. The imparfait tense is often used to set the scene or describe background actions in narratives.
Here are three simple examples of désobstruer in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je désobstruais le tuyau tous les jours. (I used to unblock the pipe every day.)
- Pendant l’enfance, tu désobstruais souvent la route pour les voitures. (During childhood, you would often clear the road for cars.)
- Les ouvriers désobstruaient les canalisations avec précaution. (The workers were unblocking the pipes carefully.)
Please note that while these translations capture the general meaning of the sentences, the specific translations may vary depending on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of désobstruer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | désobstruais | Je désobstruais le passage. | I was clearing the passage. |
tu | désobstruais | Tu désobstruais la route. | You were clearing the road. |
il | désobstruait | Il désobstruait le tuyau. | He was clearing the pipe. |
elle | désobstruait | Elle désobstruait la canalisation. | She was clearing the pipe. |
on | désobstruait | On désobstruait les égouts. | We were clearing the sewers. |
nous | désobstruions | Nous désobstruions le chemin. | We were clearing the path. |
vous | désobstruiez | Vous désobstruiez le passage. | You were clearing the passage. |
ils | désobstruaient | Ils désobstruaient les conduits. | They were clearing the ducts. |
elles | désobstruaient | Elles désobstruaient les canalisations. | They were clearing the pipes. |
Other Conjugations for Désobstruer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désobstruer
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Désobstruer – 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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