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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déshumidifier

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The English translation of déshumidifier is “to dehumidify.” It is pronounced as “dayh-oo-mee-dee-fee-yay.”

Déshumidifier is a combination of two French words: “dé-” meaning “de” or “out of,” and “humidifier” meaning “to humidify.” It is most often used as a regular -er verb in everyday French, meaning its Subjonctif Imparfait tense follows the same conjugation pattern as other -er verbs.

The Subjonctif Imparfait tense is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. Here are three simple examples of how déshumidifier could be used in this tense:

  1. Je craignais qu’il ne déshumidifiât pas la cave comme il fallait. (I was afraid that he wouldn’t dehumidify the cellar properly.)
  2. Nous voulions que vous déshumidifiassiez la salle de bain avant notre arrivée. (We wanted you to dehumidify the bathroom before our arrival.)
  3. Ils doutaient qu’elle déshumidifiât effectivement toute la maison. (They doubted that she actually dehumidified the whole house.)

In all of these examples, déshumidifier is conjugated in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense as “déshumidifiât” for the first and third person singular, and “déshumidifiassiez” for the second person plural. Its English translation, “to dehumidify,” remains the same in all three sentences.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je déshumidifiasse Si j’avais assez d’argent, je déshumidifiasse ma maison. If I had enough money, I would dehumidify my house.
tu déshumidifiasses Si tu avais le temps, tu déshumidifiasses la salle de bain. If you had time, you would dehumidify the bathroom.
il déshumidifiât Il serait content si il déshumidifiât l’air. He would be happy if he dehumidified the air.
elle déshumidifiât Elle serait surprise si elle déshumidifiât la cave. She would be surprised if she dehumidified the cellar.
on déshumidifiât Si on déshumidifiât la cuisine, elle serait plus saine. If one dehumidified the kitchen, it would be healthier.
nous déshumidifiassions Si nous déshumidifiassions la maison, nous aurions moins de moisissures. If we dehumidified the house, we would have less mold.
vous déshumidifiassiez Si vous déshumidifiassiez les chambres, vous dormiriez mieux. If you dehumidified the rooms, you would sleep better.
ils déshumidifiassent S’ils déshumidifiassent l’appartement, il y aurait moins d’humidité. If they dehumidified the apartment, there would be less humidity.
elles déshumidifiassent Si elles déshumidifiassent leurs vêtements, ils sentiraient meilleur. If they dehumidified their clothes, they would smell better.

Other Conjugations for Déshumidifier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déshumidifier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déshumidifier – 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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