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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb défatiguer

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The English translation of défatiguer is “to relieve fatigue” or “to rest.”

The infinitive form of défatiguer is pronounced “day-fa-tee-gay.”

The word défatiguer comes from the French prefix dé- (meaning “remove” or “undo”) and the word fatigue, which comes from the Latin word fatigare, meaning “to tire out.” It is most often used as a reflexive verb, se défatiguer, meaning “to rest” or “to recuperate.”

In everyday French, défatiguer is often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a wish or possibility in the past. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. Je souhaitais que tu te défatigues avant de reprendre le travail demain. (I wished for you to rest before returning to work tomorrow.)
  2. Il était possible qu’elle se défatigue après sa longue journée de travail. (It was possible for her to relax after her long day of work.)
  3. Nous aurions aimé que vous vous défatiguiez avant de partir en vacances. (We would have liked for you to rest before leaving for vacation.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je défatiguasse Je dormirais plus si je défatiguasse. I would sleep more if I rested.
tu défatiguasses Si tu défatiguasses, tu aurais plus d’énergie. If you rested, you would have more energy.
il défatiguât S’il défatiguât son corps, il pourrait courir plus longtemps. If he rested his body, he could run longer.
elle défatiguât Elle serait moins fatiguée si elle défatiguât son esprit. She would be less tired if she rested her mind.
on défatiguât Si on défatiguât, on serait plus productif. If one rested, one would be more productive.
nous défatiguassions Nous serions plus détendus si nous défatiguassions. We would be more relaxed if we rested.
vous défatiguassiez Si vous défatiguassiez, vous pourriez mieux profiter de vos vacances. If you rested, you could enjoy your vacation more.
ils défatiguassent S’ils défatiguassent avant leur voyage, ils seraient moins fatigués. If they rested before their trip, they would be less tired.
elles défatiguassent Si elles défatiguassent ensemble, elles seraient plus productives. If they rested together, they would be more productive.

Other Conjugations for Défatiguer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défatiguer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Défatiguer – 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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