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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb défeutrer

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The English translation of the French verb défeutrer is “to defuzz” or “to remove lint.” It is pronounced “day-fuh-truh.”

The word défeutrer is derived from the French word “feutre,” meaning “felt.” It is a regular -er verb and is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express hypothetical or uncertain actions in the past.

Here are three simple examples of défeutrer in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que je défeutrasse mon pull avant de le porter. (It was necessary for me to remove the lint from my sweater before wearing it.)

  2. Je préférais que tu défeutrasses le tapis avant que ta mère n’arrive. (I preferred that you defuzz the carpet before your mother arrived.)

  3. Il était possible que nous défeutrassions le manteau avant de le donner à la charité. (It was possible for us to defuzz the coat before donating it to charity.)

Note: In all three examples, the verb défeutrer is conjugated in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, with the subject pronouns “je, tu, nous” and the verb “défeutrasses” for all three persons.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je défeutrasse Je voudrais que je défeutrasse les tapis. I wish I could vacuum the carpets.
tu défeutrasses Si tu avais plus de temps, tu défeutrasses tout. If you had more time, you would vacuum everything.
il défeutrât Il serait heureux si il défeutrât avant l’arrivée des invités. He would be happy if he vacuumed before the guests arrive.
elle défeutrât Elle serait soulagée si elle défeutrât après une semaine de travail. She would be relieved if she vacuumed after a week of work.
on défeutrât Si on défeutrât tous les jours, les tapis seraient toujours propres. If one vacuumed every day, the carpets would always be clean.
nous défeutrassions Si nous défeutrassions ensemble, ça irait plus vite. If we vacuumed together, it would go faster.
vous défeutrassiez Si vous défeutrassiez après chaque repas, il n’y aurait jamais de miettes. If you vacuumed after every meal, there would never be crumbs.
ils défeutrassent S’ils défeutrassent plus souvent, ils n’auraient pas de taches sur le tapis. If they vacuumed more often, they wouldn’t have any stains on the carpet.
elles défeutrassent Si elles défeutrassent la moquette, elle serait plus douce. If they vacuumed the carpet, it would be softer.

Other Conjugations for Défeutrer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défeutrer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Défeutrer – 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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