Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Introduction to the verb dimensionner
The English translation of the French verb “dimensionner” is “to size” or “to dimension.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “dimensionner” is: dee-men-see-oh-nay.
The verb “dimensionner” comes from the noun “dimension,” which originates from the Latin word “dimensionem,” meaning “measurement” or “size.” In everyday French, “dimensionner” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe actions or situations that were ongoing or repeated in the past.
Here are three simple examples of “dimensionner” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je dimensionnais les pièces du puzzle. (I was sizing the puzzle pieces.)
- Tu dimensionnais les plans de la maison. (You were dimensioning the house plans.)
- Il/Elle dimensionnait les vêtements avant de les coudre. (He/She was sizing the clothes before sewing them.)
Note: The English translations of these examples may vary based on the context.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dimensionner
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | dimensionnais | Je dimensionnais les pièces. | I was sizing the parts. |
tu | dimensionnais | Tu dimensionnais les planches. | You were dimensioning the boards. |
il | dimensionnait | Il dimensionnait le bois. | He was dimensioning the wood. |
elle | dimensionnait | Elle dimensionnait les tissus. | She was sizing the fabrics. |
on | dimensionnait | On dimensionnait les éléments. | We were sizing the elements. |
nous | dimensionnions | Nous dimensionnions les objets. | We were sizing the objects. |
vous | dimensionniez | Vous dimensionniez les structures. | You were sizing the structures. |
ils | dimensionnaient | Ils dimensionnaient les machines. | They were sizing the machines. |
elles | dimensionnaient | Elles dimensionnaient les pièces. | They were sizing the parts. |
Other Conjugations for Dimensionner.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
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Dimensionner – 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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