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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désodoriser

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The English translation of the French verb désodoriser is “to deodorize.” It is pronounced “day-zoh-doh-ree-zay” in its infinitive form.

The word désodoriser comes from the French prefix dés- meaning “un” or “de” and the word odeur meaning “odor.” It has its origins in the Latin word odor, which has the same meaning.

In everyday French, désodoriser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a desire, doubt, or possibility in the past. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb “avoir” in the imperfect tense and adding the past participle of désodoriser, which is “désodorisé.”

Examples:

  1. Il fallait que je désodorisasse la salle de bain avant que les invités n’arrivent. (I had to deodorize the bathroom before the guests arrived.)
  2. J’avais peur que le désodorisant ne fonctionnât pas. (I was afraid the deodorant would not work.)
  3. Tu préférais que nous désodorisassions la voiture avant de partir en vacances. (You preferred that we deodorize the car before leaving for vacation.)

English translations:

  1. It was necessary for me to deodorize the bathroom before the guests arrived.
  2. I was afraid the deodorant wouldn’t work.
  3. You preferred that we deodorize the car before leaving for vacation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désodorisasse S’il faisait chaud, je désodorisasse plus souvent. If it was hot, I would deodorize more often.
tu désodorisasses Si tu étais là, tu désodorisasses la chambre. If you were here, you would deodorize the room.
il désodorisât Il faudrait qu’il désodorisât avant l’arrivée des invités. He would have to deodorize before the guests’ arrival.
elle désodorisât Elle désodorisât souvent pour éliminer les odeurs. She would deodorize often to eliminate smells.
on désodorisât Si on désodorisât régulièrement, ça sentirait bon. If one deodorized regularly, it would smell good.
nous désodorisassions Si nous désodorisassions ensemble, ça serait plus rapide. If we deodorized together, it would be faster.
vous désodorisassiez Si vous désodorisassiez le salon, ça irait mieux. If you deodorized the living room, it would be better.
ils désodorisassent S’ils désodorisassent avant de sortir, ils sentiraient meilleur. If they deodorized before going out, they would smell better.
elles désodorisassent Si elles désodorisassent après le repas, ça serait plus agréable. If they deodorized after the meal, it would be more pleasant.

Other Conjugations for Désodoriser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désodoriser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désodoriser – 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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