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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désenclaver

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The English translation of the French verb désenclaver is “to unlock”. It is pronounced as “day-zahn-kla-vay”.

The word désenclaver comes from the prefix “dés-” meaning “un-” or “dis-” and the verb “enclaver” meaning “to lock up” or “to enclose”. It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Examples:

  1. Il fallait que je désenclave la porte pour que les invités puissent entrer. (I had to unlock the door so that the guests could come in.)
  2. Nous souhaitions que le gouvernement désenclave les fonds pour la recherche scientifique. (We hoped that the government would unlock funds for scientific research.)
  3. Il était important que vous désenclaviez ces informations avant de les partager avec le public. (It was important for you to unlock this information before sharing it with the public.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désenclavasse Je voudrais que je désenclavasse les régions isolées. I wish I could connect isolated regions.
tu désenclavasses Si tu avais le pouvoir, tu désenclavasses les villes pauvres. If you had the power, you would connect poor cities.
il désenclavât Il serait content si il désenclavât les zones rurales. He would be happy if he connected rural areas.
elle désenclavât Elle serait surprise si elle désenclavât les petites îles. She would be surprised if she connected small islands.
on désenclavât Si on désenclavât les villages, on améliorerait la vie des habitants. If one connected villages, one would improve the lives of its inhabitants.
nous désenclavassions Si nous désenclavassions le monde, nous créerions un meilleur avenir. If we connected the world, we would create a better future.
vous désenclavassiez Si vous désenclavassiez les banlieues, vous réduiriez les inégalités. If you connected the suburbs, you would reduce inequalities.
ils désenclavassent S’ils désenclavassent les régions défavorisées, le tourisme augmenterait. If they connected disadvantaged regions, tourism would increase.
elles désenclavassent Si elles désenclavassent les régions montagneuses, elles faciliteraient l’accès aux services. If they connected mountainous regions, they would facilitate access to services.

Other Conjugations for Désenclaver.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désenclaver
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désenclaver – 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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