Tu te lavais ?

Question

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

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).

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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