Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Introduction to the verb embroussailler
The English translation of the French verb “embroussailler” is “to tangle” or “to get tangled”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “embroussailler” is as follows: ahm-broo-say-yay.
The word “embroussailler” is derived from the verb “broussailler,” which means “to become tangled” or “to become wild.” The prefix “em-” intensifies the action, so “embroussailler” specifically refers to the act of tangling or getting tangled.
In everyday French, the verb “embroussailler” is often used in the imparfait tense to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. It can convey the sense of things becoming tangled or getting complicated over a period of time.
Here are three simple examples of using “embroussailler” in the imparfait tense, along with their respective English translations:
- Quand j’étais jeune, mes cheveux s’embroussaillaient facilement. (When I was young, my hair would easily get tangled.)
- Les fils électriques s’embroussaillaient constamment dans le vieux bâtiment. (The electrical wires would constantly get tangled in the old building.)
- Pendant l’hiver, les routes s’embroussaillaient à cause de la neige et de la glace. (During winter, the roads would get tangled due to snow and ice.)
Please note that these translations are not literal but aim to convey the meaning and context of the sentences.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of embroussailler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | embroussaillais | J’embroussaillais le jardin. | I was overgrown the garden. |
tu | embroussaillais | Tu embroussaillais le sentier. | You were overgrown the path. |
il | embroussaillait | Il embroussaillait les buissons. | He was overgrown the bushes. |
elle | embroussaillait | Elle embroussaillait les fleurs. | She was overgrown the flowers. |
on | embroussaillait | On embroussaillait les chemins. | We were overgrown the paths. |
nous | embroussaillions | Nous embroussaillions les haies. | We were overgrown the hedges. |
vous | embroussailliez | Vous embroussailliez le terrain. | You were overgrown the terrain. |
ils | embroussaillaient | Ils embroussaillaient les arbres. | They were overgrown the trees. |
elles | embroussaillaient | Elles embroussaillaient les plantes. | They were overgrown the plants. |
Other Conjugations for Embroussailler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb embroussailler
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Embroussailler – 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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