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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désarmer

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The English translation of désarmer is “to disarm.” It is pronounced as “day-zar-may.”

The word désarmer is derived from the Old French word “desarmer,” which comes from the Latin “disarmare,” meaning “to deprive of arms.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of taking away weapons or removing someone’s ability to harm others.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, désarmer is often used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is formed by using the subjunctive form of the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être,” followed by the past participle of désarmer.

Here are three examples of désarmer in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que nous désarmassions le suspect avant qu’il ne blesse quelqu’un. (It was necessary for us to disarm the suspect before he hurt someone.)
  2. Je souhaitais que tu désarmasses ton ennemi au lieu de le combattre. (I wished for you to disarm your enemy instead of fighting him.)
  3. Ils auraient préféré que les militaires désarment les rebelles pacifiquement. (They would have preferred for the military to disarm the rebels peacefully.)

In all three examples, désarmer is used to express a desired or suggested action in the past, rather than a definite action that actually took place. The use of the Subjonctif Imparfait tense adds a sense of doubt or uncertainty to the actions described.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désarmasse Je ne partirais pas si je désarmasse mon ennemi. I would not leave if I disarmed my enemy.
tu désarmasses Tu aurais peur si tu désarmasses l’arme. You would be scared if you disarmed the weapon.
il désarmât Il serait plus en sécurité si il désarmât le bateau. He would be safer if he disarmed the boat.
elle désarmât Elle serait moins stressée si elle désarmât son alarme. She would be less stressed if she disarmed her alarm.
on désarmât Si on désarmât tous les pays, ça serait un monde sans guerre. If we disarmed all countries, it would be a world without war.
nous désarmassions Si nous désarmassions nos préjugés, on pourrait mieux vivre ensemble. If we disarmed our prejudices, we could live better together.
vous désarmassiez Si vous désarmassiez vos méfiances, vous pourriez faire confiance. If you disarmed your suspicions, you could trust.
ils désarmassent S’ils désarmassent leur colère, ils pourraient discuter calmement. If they disarmed their anger, they could discuss calmly.
elles désarmassent Si elles désarmassent leur rancune, elles pourraient se réconcilier. If they disarmed their resentment, they could reconcile.

Other Conjugations for Désarmer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désarmer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désarmer – 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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