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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb décalcariser

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The English translation of the French verb décalcariser is “to decalcify.” It is pronounced “day-kal-cah-ree-zay.”

The language origin of décalcariser comes from the word “calcium” in both French and English. “Dé-” is a prefix meaning “remove” or “undo.” Therefore, décalcariser literally means to remove calcium or to decalcify.

In everyday French, décalcariser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express an uncertain or hypothetical action in the past.

  1. Il fallait que je décalcarise ces tuyaux avant qu’ils ne se bouchent complètement.
    (Translation: I had to decalcify these pipes before they completely clogged.)

  2. Nous voulions que le médecin nous dise si nous devions décalcariser nos dents.
    (Translation: We wanted the doctor to tell us if we needed to decalcify our teeth.)

  3. Je préférais que tu décalcérises le réservoir d’eau plutôt que d’acheter de l’eau en bouteille.
    (Translation: I preferred that you decalcify the water tank instead of buying bottled water.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je décalcérisasse Si je décalcérisasse cette roche, je la peindrais mieux. If I decalcified this rock, I would paint it better.
tu décalcérisasses Si tu décalcérisasses cette eau, elle serait plus pure. If you decalcified this water, it would be purer.
il décalcérisât Il serait content si il décalcérisât ses dents. He would be happy if he decalcified his teeth.
elle décalcérisât Si elle décalcérisât ses os, elle serait plus forte. If she decalcified her bones, she would be stronger.
on décalcérisât Si on décalcérisât ses objets, ils dureraient plus longtemps. If one decalcified their objects, they would last longer.
nous décalcérisassions Si nous décalcérisassions ensembles, ça irait plus vite. If we decalcified together, it would go faster.
vous décalcérisassiez Si vous décalcérisassiez ces minéraux, ils seraient plus brillants. If you decalcified these minerals, they would be shinier.
ils décalcérisassent S’ils décalcérisassent leurs vêtements, ils sentiraient mieux. If they decalcified their clothes, they would smell better.
elles décalcérisassent Si elles décalcérisassent leurs aliments, elles seraient plus nutritives. If they decalcified their food, it would be more nutritious.

Other Conjugations for Décalcariser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décalcariser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Décalcariser – 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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