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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déplisser

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The English translation of the French verb déplisser is “to uncrease” or “to iron out.” It is pronounced “day-plee-say” in its infinitive form.

The word déplisser is derived from the prefix “dé-” which means “undo” and the verb “plisser” which means “to crease.” It is a regular -er verb in French.

In everyday French, déplisser is often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a desire, wish, or possibility in the past. It is formed by using the imperfect tense of the auxiliary verb avoir or être, followed by the past participle of déplisser.

Here are three simple examples of déplisser in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il aurait fallu que je déplisse ma chemise avant la réunion. (I should have ironed my shirt before the meeting.)
  2. Nous souhaitions que tu déplisses le drap de lit avant de te coucher. (We wanted you to uncrease the bed sheet before going to bed.)
  3. Il était possible que vous déplissiez le papier pour l’afficher sur le tableau. (It was possible for you to uncrease the paper to display it on the board.)

In these examples, déplisser is used to express a past desire, wish, or possibility. It is often used in conjunction with other verbs in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to convey a stronger sense of uncertainty or hypothetical situations.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je déplissasse Si je déplissasse mon pantalon, il serait plus élégant. If I ironed my pants, they would be more elegant.
tu déplissasses Si tu déplissasses ta chemise, tu serais plus présentable. If you ironed your shirt, you would be more presentable.
il déplissât Il serait plus confortable si il déplissât son lit. It would be more comfortable if he made his bed.
elle déplissât Elle serait plus satisfaite si elle déplissât ses vêtements. She would be more satisfied if she ironed her clothes.
on déplissât Si on déplissât le drap, on dormirait mieux. If one ironed the sheet, one would sleep better.
nous déplissassions Si nous déplissassions les serviettes, la table serait plus belle. If we ironed the napkins, the table would look nicer.
vous déplissassiez Si vous déplissassiez la nappe, elle serait moins froissée. If you ironed the tablecloth, it would be less wrinkled.
ils déplissassent S’ils déplissassent le rideau, la lumière entrerait mieux. If they ironed the curtain, the light would come in better.
elles déplissassent Si elles déplissassent leur robe, elles auraient l’air plus soignées. If they ironed their dress, they would look more put together.

Other Conjugations for Déplisser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déplisser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déplisser – 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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