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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb défiscaliser

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The English translation of the French verb défiscaliser is “to reduce taxes” or “to provide tax benefits.” It is pronounced “deh-fee-scah-lee-zay” in its infinitive form.

The term défiscaliser is derived from the French words “défiscalisation” meaning tax reduction and “fiscalité” meaning taxes. It is a relatively recent addition to the French language, first appearing in the 1980s.

In everyday French, défiscaliser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense when discussing hypothetical or uncertain situations related to taxes or tax benefits.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Il fallait que je défiscalise mes revenus pour éviter de payer trop d’impôts. (I had to reduce my income taxes to avoid paying too much.)

  2. Si nous n’avions pas défiscalisé les dons à des associations, nous aurions payé beaucoup plus d’impôts. (If we hadn’t provided tax benefits for donations to associations, we would have paid much more in taxes.)

  3. Il était important que les nouvelles lois défiscalisent les investissements dans les énergies renouvelables. (It was important for the new laws to reduce taxes for investments in renewable energy.)

Overall, défiscaliser is commonly used in discussions about taxes and tax benefits, specifically in the context of what could have been or what should have been done to reduce taxes.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je défiscalisasse Si j’avais plus d’argent, je défiscalisasse plus. If I had more money, I would reduce my taxes more.
tu défiscalisasses Si tu gagnais plus, tu défiscalisasses mieux. If you earned more, you would reduce your taxes more effectively.
il défiscalisât Il serait plus riche s’il défiscalisât moins. He would be richer if he reduced his taxes less.
elle défiscalisât Elle serait surprise si elle défiscalisât correctement. She would be surprised if she reduced her taxes correctly.
on défiscalisât Si on défiscalisât plus, on économiserait beaucoup d’argent. If one reduced their taxes more, they would save a lot of money.
nous défiscalisassions Si nous défiscalisassions en famille, ça serait plus avantageux. If we reduced our taxes as a family, it would be more advantageous.
vous défiscalisassiez Si vous défiscalisassiez mieux, vous pourriez investir davantage. If you reduced your taxes more effectively, you could invest more.
ils défiscalisassent S’ils défiscalisassent ensemble, ils pourraient économiser beaucoup d’argent. If they reduced their taxes together, they could save a lot of money.
elles défiscalisassent Si elles défiscalisassent correctement, elles ne paieraient pas autant d’impôts. If they reduced their taxes correctly, they wouldn’t pay as much in taxes.

Other Conjugations for Défiscaliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défiscaliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Défiscaliser – 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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