Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dulcifier

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The English translation of the French verb dulcifier is “to sweeten.” The infinitive form of dulcifier is pronounced as “doo-see-fee-yay.”

The word “dulcifier” originates from the Latin word “dulcis,” meaning “sweet.” In everyday French, dulcifier is most often used in the imparfait tense, which indicates an ongoing or habitual action in the past. It describes the act of making something sweeter or adding sweetness to something.

Here are three simple examples of dulcifier in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Je dulcifiais mon café tous les matins.
    (I used to sweeten my coffee every morning.)

  2. Tu dulcifiais les desserts pour les rendre plus savoureux.
    (You used to sweeten the desserts to make them tastier.)

  3. Elle dulcifiait ses plats avec du miel.
    (She used to sweeten her dishes with honey.)

Note: The translations provided here are not literal translations since context is crucial in accurately translating verb tenses.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of dulcifier

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je dulcifiais Je dulcifiais le dessert. I was sweetening the dessert.
tu dulcifiais Tu dulcifiais le thé. You were sweetening the tea.
il dulcifiait Il dulcifiait sa voix. He was softening his voice.
elle dulcifiait Elle dulcifiait ses paroles. She was sweetening her words.
on dulcifiait On dulcifiait les bonbons. We were sweetening the candies.
nous dulcifiions Nous dulcifiions les aliments. We were sweetening the food.
vous dulcifiiez Vous dulcifiiez votre café. You were sweetening your coffee.
ils dulcifiaient Ils dulcifiaient leurs boissons. They were sweetening their drinks.
elles dulcifiaient Elles dulcifiaient leurs desserts. They were sweetening their desserts.

Other Conjugations for Dulcifier.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dulcifier

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Dulcifier – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

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

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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