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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dépolymériser

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The English translation of the French verb dépolymériser is “to depolymerize.” It is pronounced as “day-pol-ee-may-ree-zay.”

Dépolymériser is derived from the French words “dé” meaning “undo” or “de-” and “polymériser” meaning “to polymerize.” It is a scientific term used to describe the process of breaking down polymers into smaller molecules.

In everyday French, dépolymériser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in scientific discussions or experiments.

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

  1. Il fallait que nous dépolymérisions ces polymères pour obtenir des résultats précis. (It was necessary that we depolymerize these polymers to obtain accurate results.)

  2. Je souhaitais que tu dépolymérises ces échantillons avant de les analyser. (I wished that you would depolymerize these samples before analyzing them.)

  3. Il était possible que le processus de dépolymérisation se soit arrêté avant la fin de l’expérience. (It was possible that the depolymerization process had stopped before the end of the experiment.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dépolymérisasse Si j’étais scientifique, je dépolymérisasse des substances complexes. If I were a scientist, I would depolymerize complex substances.
tu dépolymérisasses Si tu manipulais mieux l’appareil, tu dépolymérisasses plus rapidement. If you operated the device better, you would depolymerize faster.
il dépolymérisât Il serait fier si il dépolymérisât le matériau. He would be proud if he depolymerized the material.
elle dépolymérisât Elle serait satisfaite si elle dépolymérisât avec succès. She would be satisfied if she successfully depolymerized.
on dépolymérisât Si on dépolymérisât ces molécules, on obtiendrait de nouveaux produits. If one depolymerized these molecules, one would obtain new products.
nous dépolymérisassions Si nous dépolymérisassions ensemble, nous pourrions trouver une solution. If we depolymerized together, we could find a solution.
vous dépolymérisassiez Si vous dépolymérisassiez cette substance, vous éviteriez des dégâts. If you depolymerized this substance, you would avoid damage.
ils dépolymérisassent S’ils dépolymérisassent avec précision, le processus serait plus efficace. If they depolymerized accurately, the process would be more efficient.
elles dépolymérisassent Si elles dépolymérisassent cette matière, elle serait plus facile à recycler. If they depolymerized this material, it would be easier to recycle.

Other Conjugations for Dépolymériser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dépolymériser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dépolymériser – 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.

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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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