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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dépigmenter

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The English translation of the French verb dépigmenter is “to depigment.” It is pronounced as “day-pee-zhee-men-tay” in its infinitive form.

The word dépigmenter is derived from the Latin word “depigmentum” which means “to remove the color.” It is a combination of the prefix “de-” which means “remove” and the noun “pigment” which refers to color.

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

Three simple examples of its usage in this tense are:

  1. Il fallait que tu dépigmentes tes cheveux avant le mariage. (It was necessary for you to depigment your hair before the wedding.)
  2. Je doutais qu’il dépigmentât ses tatouages un jour. (I doubted that he would depigment his tattoos one day.)
  3. Elle souhaitait que nous dépigmentassions le mur de la cuisine. (She wished for us to depigment the kitchen wall.)

English translations:

  1. It was necessary for you to depigment your hair before the wedding.
  2. I doubted that he would depigment his tattoos one day.
  3. She wished for us to depigment the kitchen wall.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dépigmentasse Je dépigmentasse si j’avais la peau sensible. I would depigment if I had sensitive skin.
tu dépigmentasses Si tu n’avais pas de taches, tu dépigmentasses quand même ? If you didn’t have any spots, would you still depigment?
il dépigmentât Il serait heureux si il dépigmentât sa peau. He would be happy if he depigmented his skin.
elle dépigmentât Elle serait contente si elle dépigmentât ses cheveux. She would be happy if she depigmented her hair.
on dépigmentât Si on dépigmentât, on pourrait tester d’autres couleurs. If one depigmented, one could try other colors.
nous dépigmentassions Si nous dépigmentassions ensemble, ce serait plus facile. If we depigmented together, it would be easier.
vous dépigmentassiez Si vous dépigmentassiez plus souvent, vous paraîtriez plus jeune. If you depigmented more often, you would appear younger.
ils dépigmentassent S’ils dépigmentassent leur peau, ils se protégeraient contre le soleil. If they depigmented their skin, they would protect themselves from the sun.
elles dépigmentassent Si elles dépigmentassent leurs poils, elles seraient plus douces. If they depigmented their hair, they would be softer.

Other Conjugations for Dépigmenter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dépigmenter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dépigmenter – 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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