Tu te lavais ?

Question

Tu te lavais ?.....can this also be read as "you used to wash yourself?"? Thanks in advance for any help.

Chris Wirt · Accepted Answer

Depending on context, yes. It could also mean "you were washing yourself". Using the imparfait in French can be a bit tricky because the temporal structure in the English language is somewhat different. I found the corresponding lessons quite helpful.
-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Aurélie Drouard · Answer

Here are the (useful!) corresponding lessons on how to use L'Imparfait :
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/l-imparfait-usage-expressing-continuing-action-in-the-past-imperfect-tense
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/l-imparfait-usage-expressing-habits-or-repeated-actions-in-the-past-imperfect-tense
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/l-imparfait-usage-describing-and-expressing-opinions-in-the-past-imperfect-tense
 
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