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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désarrimer

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The English translation of désarrimer is “to unmoor” or “to detach.” It is pronounced as “day-zah-ree-may.”

The word désarrimer is derived from the prefix dés- which means “un” or “not,” and arrimer which means “to moor” or “to secure.” It is a regular -er verb that follows the same conjugation pattern as other -er verbs in French.

In everyday French, désarrimer is often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with the conjunction “que” to express a desire or possibility.

Examples:

  1. Je souhaitais que tu désarrimasses le bateau avant la tempête. (I wished that you would unmoor the boat before the storm.)
  2. Il fallait que nous désarrimassions les ancres avant de quitter le port. (We had to detach the anchors before leaving the harbor.)
  3. Je ne croyais pas qu’ils désarrimassent le bateau sans mon autorisation. (I didn’t believe that they would unmoor the boat without my permission.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désarrimasse Si j’avais le temps, je désarrimasse le navire. If I had the time, I would unmoor the ship.
tu désarrimasses Si tu étais ici, tu désarrimasses le bateau. If you were here, you would unmoor the boat.
il désarrimât Il serait surpris si il désarrimât le voilier. He would be surprised if he unmoored the sailboat.
elle désarrimât Si elle avait une corde, elle désarrimât le yacht. If she had a rope, she would unmoor the yacht.
on désarrimât Si on désarrimât la barque, on pourrait partir. If one unmoored the boat, we could leave.
nous désarrimassions Si nous désarrimassions le bateau, nous naviguerions. If we unmoored the boat, we would sail.
vous désarrimassiez Si vous désarrimassiez le navire, vous seriez libres. If you unmoored the ship, you would be free.
ils désarrimassent S’ils désarrimassent le voilier, nous serions en retard. If they unmoored the sailboat, we would be late.
elles désarrimassent Si elles désarrimassent le yacht, elles rentreraient. If they unmoored the yacht, they would return.

Other Conjugations for Désarrimer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désarrimer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désarrimer – 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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