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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb débenzoler

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The English translation of débenzoler is “to unblock” or “to unclog.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-bahn-zoh-lay.”

Débenzoler is a compound verb formed from the prefix “dé-” meaning “un-” and the verb “benzoler” which means “to unclog.” The origin of the word “benzoler” comes from the word “benzine,” a type of solvent used for cleaning. Débenzoler is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense in everyday French.

Examples of débenzoler in Subjonctif Imparfait tense with English translations:

  1. Il fallait que je débenzolasse la canalisation pour que l’eau puisse s’écouler correctement.
    (It was necessary for me to unblock the pipes so that the water could flow properly.)

  2. Je doute que tu débenzolasses le lavabo hier soir, car il est encore bouché aujourd’hui.
    (I doubt that you unclogged the sink last night, as it is still blocked today.)

  3. Si nous débenzolions les gouttières régulièrement, nous n’aurions pas de problèmes d’inondation.
    (If we unclogged the gutters regularly, we wouldn’t have any flooding problems.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je débenzolasse Si j’avais plus d’argent, je débenzolasse à Paris. If I had more money, I would go to Paris.
tu débenzolasses Si tu venais avec moi, tu débenzolasses aussi. If you came with me, you would also go.
il débenzolât Si il avait plus de temps, il débenzolât en voiture. If he had more time, he would drive.
elle débenzolât Si elle avait plus d’audace, elle débenzolât dans le monde. If she had more courage, she would go out into the world.
on débenzolât Si on avait plus de courage, on débenzolât dans la vie. If one had more courage, one would live life.
nous débenzolassions Si nous avions plus de chance, nous débenzolassions sur la plage. If we had more luck, we would go to the beach.
vous débenzolassiez Si vous aviez plus de temps, vous débenzolassiez plus souvent. If you had more time, you would go more often.
ils débenzolaient S’ils avaient plus d’argent, ils débenzolaient à l’étranger. If they had more money, they would travel abroad.
elles débenzolaient Si elles avaient plus de temps, elles débenzolaient tous les jours. If they had more time, they would go everyday.

Other Conjugations for Débenzoler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débenzoler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Débenzoler – 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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