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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déficher

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The English translation of the French verb déficher is “to unlist” or “to remove from a list”. It is pronounced as “day-fee-shay”.

The verb déficher comes from the prefix “de-” meaning “undo” or “remove” and the verb “ficher” which means “to list” or “to file”. It is a combination of the two words, meaning to remove from a list or file.

In everyday French, déficher is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express actions or situations that are uncertain, hypothetical, or in the past. It is formed by adding the subjunctive imperfect endings to the stem of the verb.

Here are 3 simple examples of déficher in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense with their English translations:

  1. Il fallait que je défiche son nom de la liste des invités.
    Translation: I had to unlist his name from the guest list.

  2. Elle souhaitait que nous défichions son article de la revue.
    Translation: She wished that we remove her article from the magazine.

  3. Je voulais que tu défiches cette adresse de ta liste de contacts.
    Translation: I wanted you to remove this address from your contact list.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je déféchasse Je serais plus efficace si je déféchasse mieux mes dossiers. I would be more efficient if I sorted my files better.
tu déféchasses Si tu me déféchasses chaque jour, je saurais mieux m’organiser. If you sorted me every day, I would be more organized.
il déféchât Il serait plus calme s’il déféchât ses pensées. He would be calmer if he sorted his thoughts.
elle déféchât Elle se sentirait mieux si elle déféchât son passé. She would feel better if she sorted her past.
on déféchât Si on déféchât régulièrement, on aurait moins de désordre. If one sorted regularly, there would be less mess.
nous déféchassions Si nous déféchassions ensemble, nous serions plus efficaces. If we sorted together, we would be more efficient.
vous déféchassiez Si vous déféchassiez chaque semaine, vous auriez moins de travail. If you sorted every week, you would have less work.
ils déféchassent S’ils déféchassent ensemble, ils pourraient trouver ce qu’ils cherchent. If they sorted together, they could find what they are looking for.
elles déféchassent Si elles déféchassent chaque matin, elles auraient plus de temps libre. If they sorted every morning, they would have more free time.

Other Conjugations for Déficher.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déficher
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déficher – 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.

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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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