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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dératiser

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The English translation of the French verb dératiser is “to exterminate rats” or “to get rid of rats.” It is pronounced as “dey-rah-tee-zay” in its infinitive form.

The word dératiser is derived from the French word for rat, “rat,” and the suffix “-iser” which is used to form verbs. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the process of eliminating or controlling rat infestations.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, dératiser is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with the word “si” (if) to communicate a condition or possibility.

Three examples of dératiser being used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense are:

  1. Il serait temps que nous dératisions la cave avant que les rats ne se multiplient. (It would be time for us to exterminate the basement before the rats multiply.)

  2. Si j’avais su, j’aurais dératisé la maison dès le premier signe de rats. (If I had known, I would have gotten rid of the rats in the house at the first sign.)

  3. Il fallait que vous dératisassiez le grenier avant qu’il ne soit trop tard. (You had to get rid of the rats in the attic before it was too late.)

English translations:

  1. It would be time for us to exterminate the basement before the rats multiply.

  2. If I had known, I would have gotten rid of the rats in the house at the first sign.

  3. You had to get rid of the rats in the attic before it was too late.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dératisasse Je dératisasse la maison si j’avais un problème. I would get rid of rats in the house if I had a problem.
tu dératisasses Tu dératisasses ton jardin si tu voulais des animaux domestiques. You would get rid of rats in your garden if you wanted pets.
il dératisât Il dératisât la cave si il avait peur des rats. He would get rid of rats in the cellar if he was afraid of them.
elle dératisât Elle dératisât la cuisine si elle voyait un rat. She would get rid of rats in the kitchen if she saw one.
on dératisât Si on dératisât régulièrement, on n’aurait pas de problèmes. If one got rid of rats regularly, one would not have any problems.
nous dératisassions Si nous dératisassions toutes les semaines, on n’aurait pas de rats. If we got rid of rats every week, we would not have any rats.
vous dératisassiez Si vous dératisassiez votre appartement, vous seriez tranquille. If you got rid of rats in your apartment, you would be at peace.
ils dératisassent S’ils dératisassent leur jardin, ils n’auraient pas peur de jouer dehors. If they got rid of rats in their garden, they would not be afraid to play outside.
elles dératisassent Si elles dératisassent leur maison, elles se sentiraient plus en sécurité. If they got rid of rats in their house, they would feel safer.

Other Conjugations for Dératiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dératiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dératiser – 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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