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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb desannexer

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The English translation of the French verb desannexer is “to de-annex” or “to un-annex.” The infinitive form of desannexer is pronounced “day-zahn-ehx-ay.”

Desannexer is derived from the Latin word “annexus,” meaning “connected” or “attached.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Examples:

  1. Il fallait que nous desannexions notre territoire avant que la guerre n’éclate. (We had to de-annex our territory before the war broke out.)
  2. Je souhaitais que tu desannexes cette partie du contrat pour qu’il soit plus équitable. (I wished for you to de-annex this part of the contract so that it would be fairer.)
  3. Il était possible que le gouvernement desannexât cette région pour des raisons économiques. (It was possible that the government would de-annex this region for economic reasons.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désannexasse Je serais plus satisfait si je désannexasse. I would be more satisfied if I were to de-annex.
tu désannexasses Tu désannexasses immédiatement si tu pouvais. You would de-annex immediately if you could.
il désannexât Il serait surpris si il désannexât un territoire. He would be surprised if he de-annexed a territory.
elle désannexât Elle serait réticente si elle désannexât sa maison. She would be hesitant if she de-annexed her house.
on désannexât Si on désannexât sans consentement, ce serait illégal. If one de-annexed without consent, it would be illegal.
nous désannexassions Si nous désannexassions maintenant, nous regretterions plus tard. If we de-annexed now, we would regret it later.
vous désannexassiez Si vous désannexassiez cette ville, vous perdriez de l’argent. If you de-annexed this city, you would lose money.
ils désannexassent S’ils désannexassent plus de territoires, la carte serait moins encombrée. If they de-annexed more territories, the map would be less cluttered.
elles désannexassent Si elles désannexassent cette partie du pays, ça créerait des problèmes. If they de-annexed this part of the country, it would create problems.

Other Conjugations for Desannexer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb desannexer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Desannexer – 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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