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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb corroder

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The English translation of the French verb corroder is “to corrode.” It is pronounced “koh-roh-deh.”

The word “corroder” comes from the Latin word “corrodere,” meaning “to gnaw to pieces.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the process of gradual damage caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions, resulting in the deterioration of a material.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, corroder is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often accompanied by the conjunction “si” (if) to introduce a condition or possibility.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. Si je travaillais à l’usine, j’aurais pu corroder mes poumons. (If I worked in the factory, I could have corroded my lungs.)
  2. Il était possible que l’eau corrosive ait corrodé les tuyaux en plomb. (It was possible that the corrosive water had corroded the lead pipes.)
  3. Nous aurions évité la fuite si nous avions régulièrement vérifié et remplacé les pièces qui commençaient à se corroder. (We would have avoided the leak if we had regularly checked and replaced the parts that were starting to corrode.)

Table of the Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of corroder

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je corrodasse J’aurais peur si je corrodasse cette machine. I would be afraid if I corroded this machine.
tu corrodasses Si tu corrodasses la clé, elle deviendrait inutilisable. If you corroded the key, it would become unusable.
il corrodât Il serait déçu si il corrodât le métal. He would be disappointed if he corroded the metal.
elle corrodât Elle serait triste si elle corrodât cette belle peinture. She would be sad if she corroded this beautiful painting.
on corrodât Si on corrodât tout le matériel, il n’y aurait plus rien à utiliser. If one corroded all the equipment, there would be nothing left to use.
nous corrodassions Si nous corrodassions ces outils, ils seraient inutilisables. If we corroded these tools, they would be unusable.
vous corrodassiez Si vous corrodassiez ces pièces, elles ne fonctionneraient plus. If you corroded these parts, they would no longer work.
ils corrodassent S’ils corrodassent les bâtiments en acier, ils deviendraient fragiles. If they corroded steel buildings, they would become fragile.
elles corrodassent Si elles corrodassent les statues en bronze, elles perdraient leur éclat. If they corroded bronze statues, they would lose their shine.

Other Conjugations for Corroder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corroder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corroder (this article)

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

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

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

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

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

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Corroder – About the French Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense

The French Subjonctif Imparfait, also known as the imperfect subjunctive, is a verb tense used to express actions, states, or conditions that are uncertain, subjective, or hypothetical in the past. It is used in a variety of situations, including wishes, doubts, emotions, and polite requests, and often occurs in dependent clauses following certain expressions and conjunctions.

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Formation

To form the Subjonctif Imparfait, you typically start with the third person plural (ils/elles) form of the verb in the imparfait (imperfect) tense. Then, you remove the -ent ending and add the appropriate endings:

– For regular -er verbs: je -sse, tu -sses, il/elle/on -t, nous -ssions, vous -ssiez, ils/elles -ssent.
– For regular -ir and -re verbs: je -sse, tu -sses, il/elle/on -t, nous -ssions, vous -ssiez, ils/elles -ssent.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

1. Expressing Doubt or Uncertainty: The Subjonctif Imparfait is used to express doubt or uncertainty about something that happened in the past.

Example: Il doutait qu’elle vînt à la fête. (He doubted that she came to the party.)

2. Wishes and Desires: It is used to express wishes or desires in the past.

Example: J’aurais aimé que tu fusses là. (I would have liked you to be there.)

3. Hypothetical Scenarios: The Subjonctif Imparfait is employed in hypothetical situations in the past.

Example: Si j’eusse su, j’aurais agi différemment. (If I had known, I would have acted differently.)
4. Polite Requests and Suggestions: It is used to make polite requests and suggestions in a formal or polite tone.

Example: Il souhaitait que vous vinssiez lui rendre visite. (He wished that you would come to visit him.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

Subjonctif Présent

The Subjonctif Imparfait is often used in dependent clauses with the Subjonctif Présent in the main clause, especially in complex sentences.

Example: Il faut que tu manges bien pour que tu aies de l’énergie. (You need to eat well so that you have energy.)

Indicatif Passé Composé

The Subjonctif Imparfait can be used alongside the Indicatif Passé Composé to indicate a contrast between a factual event and a hypothetical one.

Example: Il est parti avant que tu ne fusses arrivé. (He left before you arrived.)

Conditional

The Subjonctif Imparfait is often used with the Conditional to express unreal or hypothetical situations in the past.

Example: J’aurais pu le faire si j’eusse eu plus de temps. (I could have done it if I had had more time.)

Conditional Perfect

It can also be used with the Conditional Perfect to express unreal or hypothetical past events that would have occurred before other past events.

Example: J’aurais su s’il eût partagé l’information. (I would have known if he had shared the information.)

Summary

The Subjonctif Imparfait is a relatively complex tense, and its usage depends on the context and the verbs involved. It is essential to practice and become familiar with common expressions and contexts where this tense is appropriate to use it effectively in everyday French communication.

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