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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déréguler

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The English translation of the French verb déréguler is “to deregulate.” The infinitive form of déréguler is pronounced “dey-ray-gew-lay.”

The word déréguler comes from the French word “réguler,” meaning “to regulate,” with the prefix “dé-” indicating a reversal or removal of this action. It is most often used in the context of economics and politics, referring to the removal of government regulations or controls on certain industries or markets.

In everyday French, déréguler is often used in the subjonctif imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. For example:

  1. Il fallait que le gouvernement dérégule l’industrie pour stimuler la croissance économique. (It was necessary for the government to deregulate the industry to stimulate economic growth.)

  2. Les experts recommandaient que le marché soit dérégulé pour favoriser la compétitivité. (The experts were recommending that the market be deregulated to promote competitiveness.)

  3. Il était possible que la dérégulation du secteur bancaire entraîne une crise financière. (It was possible that the deregulation of the banking sector would lead to a financial crisis.)

In all of these examples, the subjonctif imparfait tense is used to convey a sense of uncertainty or possibility regarding the action of deregulating.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dérégulasse Si je travaillais pour moi-même, je dérégulasse le marché. If I worked for myself, I would deregulate the market.
tu dérégulasses Si tu avais le pouvoir, tu dérégulasses les prix. If you had the power, you would deregulate prices.
il dérégulât Il serait heureux si il dérégulât le système. He would be happy if he deregulated the system.
elle dérégulât Elle serait triste si elle dérégulât les normes. She would be sad if she deregulated standards.
on dérégulât Si on dérégulât les banques, les conséquences seraient graves. If one deregulated banks, the consequences would be serious.
nous dérégulassions Si nous dérégulassions l’industrie, nous serions plus compétitifs. If we deregulated the industry, we would be more competitive.
vous dérégulassiez Si vous dérégulassiez le marché, vous pourriez gagner plus d’argent. If you deregulated the market, you could make more money.
ils dérégulassent S’ils dérégulassent les taxes, ce serait plus avantageux pour les entreprises. If they deregulated taxes, it would be more advantageous for businesses.
elles dérégulassent Si elles dérégulassent les règles, il y aurait plus de concurrence. If they deregulated the rules, there would be more competition.

Other Conjugations for Déréguler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déréguler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déréguler – 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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