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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dépoétiser

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The English translation of the French verb dépoétiser is “to de-poetize” or “to take away poetic qualities.” It is pronounced as “day-poe-eh-tee-zay” in its infinitive form.

The word dépoétiser is a combination of the prefix “de-” meaning “to remove” and the noun “poète” meaning “poet.” It was first used in the French language in the early 20th century.

In everyday French, dépoétiser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses actions or states that are hypothetical or uncertain in the past. This tense is used after certain expressions, such as “il est possible que” (it is possible that) or “je doute que” (I doubt that).

Here are three simple examples of dépoétiser in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Il est possible que je dépoétisasse ses vers. (It is possible that I de-poetized his verses.)
  2. Je doutais qu’elle dépoétisât mes émotions. (I doubted that she de-poetized my emotions.)
  3. Il fallait que nous dépoétisassions nos idées pour être plus pragmatiques. (We had to de-poetize our ideas to be more pragmatic.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dépoétisasse Je serais content si je dépoétisasse plus souvent. I would be happy if I de-poetized more often.
tu dépoétisasses Si tu dépoétisasses plus, tu deviendrais moins répétitif. If you de-poetized more, you would become less repetitive.
il dépoétisât Il serait plus créatif si il dépoétisât. He would be more creative if he de-poetized.
elle dépoétisât Elle serait moins ennuyeuse si elle dépoétisât. She would be less boring if she de-poetized.
on dépoétisât Si on dépoétisât, on pourrait découvrir de nouveaux horizons. If one de-poetized, one could discover new horizons.
nous dépoétisassions Si nous dépoétisassions ensemble, nous serions plus originaux. If we de-poetized together, we would be more original.
vous dépoétisassiez Si vous dépoétisassiez plus, vous seriez plus créatifs. If you de-poetized more, you would be more creative.
ils dépoétisassent S’ils dépoétisassent moins, ils seraient moins répétitifs. If they de-poetized less, they would be less repetitive.
elles dépoétisassent Si elles dépoétisassent ensemble, elles pourraient créer de belles choses. If they de-poetized together, they could create beautiful things.

Other Conjugations for Dépoétiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dépoétiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dépoétiser – 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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