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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dénicotiniser

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The English translation of dénicotiniser is “to wean off nicotine.” It is pronounced as “day-nee-koh-tee-nee-zay.”

The word dénicotiniser is a combination of the French word “déni,” meaning denial, and “nicotine,” the addictive substance found in cigarettes. It was first used in the late 20th century to describe the process of breaking the addiction to nicotine.

In everyday French, dénicotiniser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. This tense is typically used in conjunction with the conjunction “si” (if) to form conditional sentences.

Examples:

  1. Si j’avais dénicotinisé, je n’aurais pas repris la cigarette. (If I had weaned off nicotine, I wouldn’t have started smoking again.)
  2. Il fallait que tu dénicotinises pour améliorer ta santé. (You needed to wean off nicotine to improve your health.)
  3. Nous devions essayer de dénicotiniser nos amis qui fumaient trop. (We had to try to wean off our friends who smoked too much.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dénicotinisasse Si je dénicotinisasse, je serais en meilleure santé. If I were to quit smoking, I would be healthier.
tu dénicotinisasses Si tu dénicotinisasses, tu te sentirais mieux. If you were to quit smoking, you would feel better.
il dénicotinisât Si il dénicotinisât, il aurait plus d’argent. If he were to quit smoking, he would have more money.
elle dénicotinisât Si elle dénicotinisât, elle serait moins stressée. If she were to quit smoking, she would be less stressed.
on dénicotinisât Si on dénicotinisât, on aurait une meilleure haleine. If one were to quit smoking, one would have better breath.
nous dénicotinisassions Si nous dénicotinisassions en groupe, ça serait plus facile. If we were to quit smoking as a group, it would be easier.
vous dénicotinisassiez Si vous dénicotinisassiez, vous seriez plus en forme. If you were to quit smoking, you would be more fit.
ils dénicotinisassent S’ils dénicotinisassent, ils auraient plus d’énergie. If they were to quit smoking, they would have more energy.
elles dénicotinisassent Si elles dénicotinisassent ensemble, ça serait plus efficace. If they were to quit smoking together, it would be more effective.

Other Conjugations for Dénicotiniser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dénicotiniser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dénicotiniser – 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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