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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désaffectionner

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The English translation of the French verb désaffectionner is “to alienate” or “to make disloyal.” The infinitive form is pronounced “dey-za-fek-syoh-neh.”

The word désaffectionner comes from the French prefix dés- meaning “away” or “not,” and the verb affectionner meaning “to show affection or attachment.” Thus, désaffectionner literally means “to turn away from affection.”

In everyday French, désaffectionner is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with the conjunction “que” to introduce a subordinate clause.

Examples of désaffectionner in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que je te désaffectionnasse pour que tu me laisses tranquille. (I had to alienate you so you would leave me alone.)
  2. Nous ne croyions pas que ces rumeurs puissent désaffectionner les employés. (We didn’t believe that these rumors could make the employees disloyal.)
  3. Il était possible que ses mensonges désaffectionnent ses amis. (It was possible that his lies would alienate his friends.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désaffectionnasse Je désaffectionnasse le produit si j’avais le choix. I would stop using the product if I had the choice.
tu désaffectionnasses Si tu désaffectionnasses, tu regretterais. If you stopped using, you would regret it.
il désaffectionnât Je suis étonné qu’il désaffectionnât de cette façon. I am surprised that he stopped using in this way.
elle désaffectionnât Si elle désaffectionnât, elle changerait d’avis. If she stopped using, she would change her mind.
on désaffectionnât J’aimerais que on désaffectionnât de ce genre de produit. I wish people would stop using this kind of product.
nous désaffectionnassions Si nous désaffectionnassions ensemble, ça serait mieux. If we stopped using together, it would be better.
vous désaffectionnassiez Si vous désaffectionnassiez autant que moi, vous comprendriez. If you stopped using as much as me, you would understand.
ils désaffectionnassent S’ils désaffectionnassent, ils trouveraient mieux. If they stopped using, they would find better.
elles désaffectionnassent Si elles désaffectionnassent en groupe, ça serait plus fort. If they stopped using as a group, it would be louder.

Other Conjugations for Désaffectionner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désaffectionner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désaffectionner – 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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