Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Introduction to the verb diaphragmer
The English translation of the French verb “diaphragmer” is “to diaphragm.” The infinitive form, “diaphragmer,” is pronounced as “dee-uh-fruh-mey.”
The verb “diaphragmer” comes from the noun “diaphragme,” which means “diaphragm” in English. In everyday French, “diaphragmer” is most commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe actions or situations in the past that were ongoing, habitual, or repeated.
Here are three examples of “diaphragmer” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, je diaphragmais souvent pour gérer mon stress.
(When I was young, I would often diaphragm to manage my stress.) -
Pendant mes cours de chant, nous diaphragmions régulièrement pour améliorer notre respiration.
(During my singing classes, we would regularly diaphragm to improve our breathing.) -
Tu diaphragmais toujours avant de prendre la parole en public.
(You would always diaphragm before speaking in public.)
These examples show the use of “diaphragmer” in the imparfait tense to describe past actions or habits that were repeated or ongoing.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of diaphragmer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | diaphragmais | Je diaphragmais avec difficulté. | I was diaphragming with difficulty. |
tu | diaphragmais | Tu diaphragmais régulièrement. | You were diaphragming regularly. |
il | diaphragmait | Il diaphragmait avec précision. | He was diaphragming with precision. |
elle | diaphragmait | Elle diaphragmait sans effort. | She was diaphragming effortlessly. |
on | diaphragmait | On diaphragmait en rythme. | We were diaphragming in rhythm. |
nous | diaphragmions | Nous diaphragmions en harmonie. | We were diaphragming in harmony. |
vous | diaphragmiez | Vous diaphragmiez avec passion. | You were diaphragming with passion. |
ils | diaphragmaient | Ils diaphragmaient ensemble. | They were diaphragming together. |
elles | diaphragmaient | Elles diaphragmaient avec enthousiasme. | They were diaphragming with enthusiasm. |
Other Conjugations for Diaphragmer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diaphragmer
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Diaphragmer – 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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