Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Introduction to the verb développer
The English translation of the French verb “développer” is “to develop.” The infinitive form “développer” is pronounced as “day-vo-loh-pey.”
The word “développer” comes from the Latin word “dēvolūtāre,” meaning “to unroll.” Its origin is linked to the concept of unrolling a scroll or opening up a document. In modern French, “développer” is primarily used to express the action of developing something, such as an idea, a project, or a photograph.
In the imparfait tense, “développer” is used to describe a continuous or ongoing action in the past. It is often used to set the scene, provide background information, or describe habitual actions in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in the imparfait tense:
- Je développais mes compétences en informatique. (I was developing my computer skills.)
- Nous développions un nouveau produit chaque mois. (We were developing a new product every month.)
- Elle développait ses photos dans sa chambre noire. (She used to develop her photos in her darkroom.)
Note: The English translations provided may vary based on context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of développer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | développais | Je développais un projet. | I was developing a project. |
tu | développais | Tu développais tes compétences. | You were developing your skills. |
il | développait | Il développait une nouvelle technologie. | He was developing a new technology. |
elle | développait | Elle développait une entreprise. | She was developing a business. |
on | développait | On développait de nouvelles idées. | We were developing new ideas. |
nous | développions | Nous développions notre produit. | We were developing our product. |
vous | développiez | Vous développiez vos connaissances. | You were developing your knowledge. |
ils | développaient | Ils développaient des logiciels. | They were developing software. |
elles | développaient | Elles développaient des compétences artistiques. | They were developing artistic skills. |
Other Conjugations for Développer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb développer
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Développer – 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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