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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb délocaliser

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The English translation of the French verb délocaliser is “to relocate.” The infinitive form, délocaliser, is pronounced “day-lo-ca-lee-zay.”

Délocaliser comes from the French words “dé” meaning “away” and “localiser” meaning “to localize.” It is a relatively new word, first appearing in the 1980s with the rise of globalization and the relocation of companies to other countries.

In everyday French, délocaliser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. This tense is formed by using the present tense of the auxiliary verb “être” or “avoir” followed by the past participle of délocaliser.

Here are three examples of délocaliser used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense with their English translations:

  1. Il fallait que l’entreprise délocalisât sa production en Asie.
    (“It was necessary for the company to relocate its production to Asia.”)

  2. Nous préférions que l’usine ne délocalisât pas ses activités.
    (“We preferred that the factory did not relocate its operations.”)

  3. Il était possible que la société délocalisât une partie de ses effectifs.
    (“It was possible for the company to relocate some of its staff.”)

In these examples, délocaliser is used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in discussions or debates about the relocation of companies and its impact on the economy and employment.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je délocalisasse Si j’avais plus d’argent, je délocalisasse mon entreprise. If I had more money, I would relocate my business.
tu délocalisasses Si tu avais plus de temps, tu délocalisasses ton travail. If you had more time, you would outsource your work.
il délocalisât Il serait furieux si il délocalisât son usine. He would be furious if he relocated his factory.
elle délocalisât Elle serait triste si elle délocalisât son emploi. She would be sad if she relocated her job.
on délocalisât Si on délocalisât moins, on créerait plus d’emplois localement. If one relocated less, one would create more jobs locally.
nous délocalisassions Si nous délocalisassions ensemble, nous serions plus efficaces. If we relocated together, we would be more efficient.
vous délocalisassiez Si vous délocalisassiez moins, vous dépenseriez moins d’argent. If you relocated less, you would spend less money.
ils délocalisassent S’ils délocalisassent leur usine, ils économiseraient de l’argent. If they relocated their factory, they would save money.
elles délocalisassent Si elles délocalisassent leur entreprise, ça aurait un impact sur l’économie. If they relocated their business, it would have an impact on the economy.

Other Conjugations for Délocaliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb délocaliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Délocaliser – 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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