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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dactylographier

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The English translation of the French verb dactylographier is “to type.” It is pronounced as “dak-tee-law-gra-fee-ay” in its infinitive form.

The word dactylographier comes from the Greek words “daktylos” meaning finger and “graphie” meaning writing. It entered the French language in the 19th century and refers to the act of typing or using a typewriter.

In everyday French, dactylographier is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être” in the Imparfait tense, followed by the past participle of dactylographier.

Example 1: Je dactylographiasse mes notes s’il le fallait.
Translation: I would type my notes if needed.

Example 2: Il aurait fallu qu’elle dactylographiât ses devoirs à temps.
Translation: She should have typed her assignments on time.

Example 3: Nous aurions préféré que vous dactylographiiez le rapport avant de partir.
Translation: We would have preferred if you had typed the report before leaving.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dactylographiasse Si je dactylographiasse plus vite, j’écrirais mieux. If I typed faster, I would write better.
tu dactylographiasses Si tu dactylographiasses sur un clavier français, tu aurais moins de difficultés. If you typed on a French keyboard, you would have less difficulties.
il dactylographiât Il serait plus précis si il dactylographiât plus lentement. He would be more accurate if he typed more slowly.
elle dactylographiât Elle serait fatiguée si elle dactylographiât toute la journée. She would be tired if she typed all day.
on dactylographiât Si on dactylographiât avec les doigts au lieu de la voix, on ne ferait pas de bruit. If one typed using their fingers instead of their voice, they wouldn’t make noise.
nous dactylographiassions Si nous dactylographiassions ensemble, ça serait plus rapide. If we typed together, it would be faster.
vous dactylographiassiez Si vous dactylographiassiez plus souvent, vous seriez plus efficace. If you typed more often, you would be more efficient.
ils dactylographiassent S’ils dactylographiassent avec moins d’erreurs, ils seraient plus fiables. If they typed with less mistakes, they would be more reliable.
elles dactylographiassent Si elles dactylographiassent en utilisant tous leurs doigts, elles seraient plus rapides. If they typed using all their fingers, they would be faster.

Other Conjugations for Dactylographier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dactylographier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dactylographier – 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.

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

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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