Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Introduction to the verb distribuer
The English translation of the French verb “distribuer” is “to distribute.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “distribuer” in French is: /dis.tʁi.bɥe/.
The verb “distribuer” comes from the Latin word “distribuere,” which means “to divide into parts” or “to spread.” In everyday French, “distribuer” is commonly used to express actions related to distributing or sharing something among people.
Examples of using “distribuer” in the imperfect tense:
- Chaque matin, je distribuais le courrier aux employés. (Every morning, I used to distribute the mail to the employees.)
- Nous distribuions des flyers dans la rue pour promouvoir l’événement. (We were distributing flyers in the street to promote the event.)
- Pendant la fête, il distribuait des cadeaux aux enfants. (During the party, he was handing out gifts to the children.)
English translations:
- Every morning, I used to distribute the mail to the employees.
- We were distributing flyers in the street to promote the event.
- During the party, he was handing out gifts to the children.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of distribuer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | distribuais | Je distribuais des flyers. | I was distributing flyers. |
tu | distribuais | Tu distribuais des cadeaux. | You were distributing gifts. |
il | distribuait | Il distribuait des journaux. | He was distributing newspapers. |
elle | distribuait | Elle distribuait des invitations. | She was distributing invitations. |
on | distribuait | On distribuait des prospectus. | We were distributing leaflets. |
nous | distribuions | Nous distribuions des brochures. | We were distributing brochures. |
vous | distribuiez | Vous distribuiez des dépliants. | You were distributing pamphlets. |
ils | distribuaient | Ils distribuaient des tracts. | They were distributing flyers. |
elles | distribuaient | Elles distribuaient des cartes. | They were distributing cards. |
Other Conjugations for Distribuer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb distribuer
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Distribuer – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
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For regular -ir verbs
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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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