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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déparasiter

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The English translation of the French verb déparasiter is “to deworm.” It is pronounced as “day-pah-rah-see-tay.”

The word déparasiter comes from the Latin word “deparasitare,” which means “to free from parasites.” It is most often used in the context of animals, specifically to refer to the process of removing parasites from them. However, it can also be used in a figurative sense to mean to eliminate any harmful or problematic element from a situation.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, déparasiter is conjugated as follows:

  • Je déparasitasse (I dewormed)
  • Tu déparasitasses (you dewormed)
  • Il/Elle déparasitât (he/she dewormed)
  • Nous déparasitassions (we dewormed)
  • Vous déparasitassiez (you dewormed)
  • Ils/Elles déparasitassent (they dewormed)

Three simple examples of its usage in this tense are:

  1. Il fallait que je déparasitasse mon chien avant de l’emmener chez le vétérinaire. (I had to deworm my dog before taking him to the vet.)
  2. Il était important que nous déparasitassions notre chat régulièrement pour éviter tout problème de santé. (It was important for us to regularly deworm our cat to avoid any health issues.)
  3. Elle préférait que j’achète des produits naturels pour déparasiter mon cheval plutôt que d’utiliser des produits chimiques. (She preferred me to buy natural products to deworm my horse rather than using chemical products.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je déparasitasse Si j’avais un chien, je déparasitasse régulièrement. If I had a dog, I would regularly deworm it.
tu déparasitasses Si tu allais au vétérinaire, tu déparasitasses ton chat. If you went to the veterinarian, you would deworm your cat.
il déparasitât Il serait plus âgé si il déparasitât sa ferme. He would be older if he dewormed his farm.
elle déparasitât Elle serait plus propre si elle déparasitât sa maison. She would be cleaner if she dewormed her house.
on déparasitât Si on déparasitât plus souvent, on préviendrait les maladies. If one dewormed more often, one would prevent diseases.
nous déparasitassions Si nous déparasitassions ensemble, on pourrait économiser. If we dewormed together, we could save money.
vous déparasitassiez Si vous déparasitassiez vos animaux, vous protègeriez votre famille. If you dewormed your animals, you would protect your family.
ils déparasitassent S’ils déparasitassent leurs chevaux, ils pourraient les entraîner. If they dewormed their horses, they could train them.
elles déparasitassent Si elles déparasitassent leurs poules, elles auraient plus d’oeufs. If they dewormed their chickens, they would have more eggs.

Other Conjugations for Déparasiter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déparasiter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déparasiter – 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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