Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Introduction to the verb disperser
The English translation of the French verb “disperser” is “to disperse.” The infinitive form “disperser” is pronounced as [dee-spair-seh].
The verb “disperser” comes from the Latin word “dispersare,” which means “to scatter.” It is commonly used in everyday French in the imparfait tense, which indicates an ongoing or habitual action in the past.
Here are three examples of “disperser” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
- Je dispersais les feuilles dans le jardin. (I used to scatter the leaves in the garden.)
- Tu dispersais les graines dans le champ. (You would scatter the seeds in the field.)
- Les manifestants dispersaient les tracts dans la rue. (The protesters were scattering the flyers in the street.)
These examples show how “disperser” is used in the imparfait tense to describe repeated or ongoing actions in the past.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of disperser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | dispersais | Je dispersais les feuilles. | I was scattering the leaves. |
tu | dispersais | Tu dispersais les graines. | You were dispersing the seeds. |
il | dispersait | Il dispersait les manifestants. | He was dispersing the protesters. |
elle | dispersait | Elle dispersait les rumeurs. | She was spreading the rumors. |
on | dispersait | On dispersait les nuages. | We were dispersing the clouds. |
nous | dispersions | Nous dispersions les cartes. | We were shuffling the cards. |
vous | dispersiez | Vous dispersiez les informations. | You were disseminating the information. |
ils | dispersaient | Ils dispersaient les foules. | They were dispersing the crowds. |
elles | dispersaient | Elles dispersaient les oiseaux. | They were scattering the birds. |
Other Conjugations for Disperser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disperser
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Disperser – 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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