Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Introduction to the verb dissimuler
The English translation of the French verb dissimuler is “to conceal” or “to hide.” The infinitive form “dissimuler” is pronounced as “dee-see-mew-lay.”
Dissimuler originates from the Latin term “dissimulare,” which means “to dissimulate” or “to conceal.” In everyday French, the verb is commonly used in the imparfait tense, which denotes an ongoing or habitual action in the past.
Here are three examples of dissimuler in the imparfait tense with their respective English translations:
- Je dissimulais ma tristesse. (I used to conceal my sadness.)
- Tu dissimulais ton énervement. (You used to hide your irritation.)
- Il dissimulait ses intentions. (He would conceal his intentions.)
In these examples, dissimuler is used to describe actions that were repeatedly or habitually performed in the past, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the concealment or hiding.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dissimuler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | dissimulais | Je dissimulais ma tristesse. | I was hiding my sadness. |
tu | dissimulais | Tu dissimulais ta surprise. | You were hiding your surprise. |
il | dissimulait | Il dissimulait ses intentions. | He was hiding his intentions. |
elle | dissimulait | Elle dissimulait son inquiétude. | She was hiding her worry. |
on | dissimulait | On dissimulait la vérité. | We were hiding the truth. |
nous | dissimulions | Nous dissimulions nos émotions. | We were hiding our emotions. |
vous | dissimuliez | Vous dissimuliez votre colère. | You were hiding your anger. |
ils | dissimulaient | Ils dissimulaient leur peur. | They were hiding their fear. |
elles | dissimulaient | Elles dissimulaient leur déception. | They were hiding their disappointment. |
Other Conjugations for Dissimuler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
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Dissimuler – 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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