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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb décomplexer

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The English translation of the French verb décomplexer is “to free oneself from complexes” or “to become more confident.” It is pronounced as “day-com-plex-ay.”

Décomplexer comes from the French word “complex” meaning “complex” and the prefix “dé-” meaning “to remove.” It was first used in the late 20th century, originating from the slang term “se décomplexer” used in the French suburbs.

In everyday French, décomplexer is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action or situation in the past. It is often used to express a desire or need for someone to become more confident and overcome their insecurities.

Examples:

  1. Il fallait que je me décomplexasse pour oser parler en public. (I needed to become more confident to dare to speak in public.)
  2. Je souhaitais que tu te décomplexasses et que tu acceptes ton corps tel qu’il est. (I wished for you to become more confident and to accept your body as it is.)
  3. Il était important que nous nous décomplexassions pour atteindre nos objectifs. (It was important for us to become more confident to achieve our goals.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je décomplexasse Ce serait bien si je décomplexasse plus souvent. It would be good if I let go more often.
tu décomplexasses Si tu décomplexasses plus, tu serais plus heureux. If you let go more, you would be happier.
il décomplexât Il aurait été plus courageux s’il se décomplexât. He would have been braver if he let go.
elle décomplexât Si elle se décomplexât, elle pourrait être elle-même. If she let go, she could be herself.
on décomplexât Si on se décomplexât tous les jours, on vivrait mieux. If we let go every day, we would live better.
nous décomplexassions Si nous nous décomplexassions ensemble, on serait plus fort. If we let go together, we would be stronger.
vous décomplexassiez Si vous vous décomplexassiez plus, vous seriez plus confiants. If you let go more, you would be more confident.
ils décomplexassent S’ils se décomplexassent voir plus, ils se sentiraient plus libres. If they let go more, they would feel more free.
elles décomplexassent Si elles se décomplexassent un peu, elles pourraient profiter plus. If they let go a little, they would be able to enjoy more.

Other Conjugations for Décomplexer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décomplexer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Décomplexer – 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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