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

Introduction to the verb désorber

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The English translation of the French verb désorber is “to unsoak” or “to unabsorb.” The infinitive form is pronounced “day-zor-bay.”

The word désorber comes from the Latin word “disorbere,” meaning “to unabsorb.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is a form of the subjunctive mood that expresses action that is not certain or has not yet happened in the past.

Example 1:
Je craignais que le tapis ne se désorbe.
I was afraid that the carpet would unsoak.

Example 2:
Il était important qu’elle ne désorbe pas la sauce.
It was important for her not to unabsorb the sauce.

Example 3:
Nous cherchions un moyen pour que la viande se désorbe.
We were looking for a way for the meat to unsoak.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désorbasse Si je prenais ce médicament, je désorbasse moins vite. If I took this medicine, I would get drunk slower.
tu désorbasse Si tu contrôlais ton argent, tu désorbasse moins. If you controlled your money, you would spend less.
il désorbât S’il faisait plus d’exercice, il désorbât plus vite. If he exercised more, he would get drunk faster.
elle désorbât Si elle mangeait moins, elle désorbât moins. If she ate less, she would get drunk slower.
on désorbât Si on était plus calme, on désorbât plus lentement. If one was calmer, one would get drunk slower.
nous désorbassions Si nous buvions moins, nous désorbassions mieux. If we drank less, we would get drunk better.
vous désorbiez Si vous économisiez plus, vous désorbiez moins. If you saved more, you would spend less.
ils désorbassent S’ils dormaient plus, ils désorbassent moins vite. If they slept more, they would get drunk slower.
elles désorbassent Si elles sortaient moins, elles désorbassent moins. If they went out less, they would get drunk less.

Other Conjugations for Désorber.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désorber
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désorber – 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.

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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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