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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désolidariser

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The English translation of the French verb désolidariser is “to separate” or “to disassociate.” It is pronounced as [day-so-lee-da-ree-zay] in the infinitive form.

Désolidariser comes from the French prefix “dé-” meaning “un-” or “dis-” and the word “solidariser” which means “to unite” or “to join together.” Therefore, désolidariser can be understood as the act of undoing solidarity or unity.

In everyday French, désolidariser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It can also convey a sense of regret or disappointment.

Here are three simple examples of désolidariser in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Si j’avais su, je ne l’aurais pas désolidarisé de son frère. (If I had known, I would not have separated him from his brother.)

  2. Elle aurait aimé qu’on ne désolidarise pas sa famille pour des raisons politiques. (She would have liked for her family not to be split up for political reasons.)

  3. Il regrettait que les circonstances aient désolidarisé le groupe d’amis. (He regretted that the circumstances had caused the group of friends to disband.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désolidarisasse J’aurais peur si je désolidarisasse d’eux. I would be scared if I dissociated myself from them.
tu désolidarisasses Tu serais triste si tu désolidarisasses de tes amis. You would be sad if you distanced yourself from your friends.
il désolidarisât Il serait en colère s’il désolidarisât de ses principes. He would be angry if he broke away from his principles.
elle désolidarisât Elle serait soulagée si elle désolidarisât de ses obligations. She would be relieved if she dissociated herself from her obligations.
on désolidarisât Si on désolidarisât de cette idée, on aurait plus d’options. If one dissociated themselves from this idea, one would have more options.
nous désolidarisassions Si nous désolidarisassions ensemble, ça serait difficile. If we broke away together, it would be difficult.
vous désolidarisassiez Si vous désolidarisassiez de moi, ça ferait mal. If you separated yourself from me, it would hurt.
ils désolidarisassent S’ils désolidarisassent des autres, ils se retrouveraient seuls. If they distanced themselves from others, they would end up alone.
elles désolidarisassent Si elles désolidarisassent les mains, elles pourraient tomber. If they let go of their hands, they could fall.

Other Conjugations for Désolidariser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désolidariser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désolidariser – 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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