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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dégoter

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The English translation of the French verb dégoter is “to find” or “to unearth.” It is pronounced as “day-go-tay” in its infinitive form.

Dégoter comes from the Old French word “goter,” meaning “to taste.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Examples of dégoter in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Si j’avais dégoté ces informations plus tôt, j’aurais pu éviter cette erreur. (If I had found these information earlier, I could have avoided this mistake.)

  2. Il fallait que nous dégotions une solution rapide pour résoudre ce problème. (We had to find a quick solution to solve this problem.)

  3. J’aimais mieux que tu dégotasses un cadeau plutôt que tu me donnes de l’argent. (I preferred that you find me a gift rather than give me money.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dégotasse Il serait content si je dégotasse ce livre rare. He would be happy if I found this rare book.
tu dégotasses Si tu dégotasses ce cadeau, je serais content. If you found this gift, I would be happy.
il dégotât Il serait surpris si il dégotât ce trésor caché. He would be surprised if he found this hidden treasure.
elle dégotât Elle serait contente si elle dégotât un emploi. She would be happy if she found a job.
on dégotât Si on dégotât une solution, on pourrait avancer. If one found a solution, one could move forward.
nous dégotassions Si nous dégotassions la bonne adresse, on pourrait y aller. If we found the right address, we could go there.
vous dégotassiez Si vous dégotassiez un bon prix, vous économiseriez de l’argent. If you found a good price, you would save money.
ils dégotassent S’ils dégotassent un bon plan, ils pourraient gagner de l’argent. If they found a good plan, they could make money.
elles dégotassent Si elles dégotassent un bon restaurant, elles pourraient y aller ensemble. If they found a good restaurant, they could go there together.

Other Conjugations for Dégoter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dégoter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dégoter – 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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