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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désoxyder

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The English translation of the French verb désoxyder is “to remove rust” or “to deoxidize.” It is pronounced as [deh-zohk-see-deh].

Désoxyder is derived from the French word “oxyde,” meaning oxide, and the prefix “dé-” which indicates a reversal or removal of something. It is most commonly used in the context of removing rust or oxidation from metal surfaces. In everyday French, it is often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense are:

  1. Il fallait que j’essaie de désoxyder les vieilles pièces de métal avant de les utiliser. (I had to try to deoxidize the old metal parts before using them.)
  2. Nous souhaitions que le produit désoxydant fonctionnât bien sur nos outils rouillés. (We hoped that the deoxidizing product would work well on our rusted tools.)
  3. Il était possible que le mécanicien ait réussi à désoxyder le moteur de la voiture ancienne. (It was possible that the mechanic had succeeded in deoxidizing the engine of the old car.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désoxydasse Je voudrais que je désoxydasse les métaux plus souvent. I wish I could desoxydate metals more often.
tu désoxydasses Tu réussirais si tu désoxydasses les outils. You would succeed if you desoxydated the tools.
il désoxydât Il serait utile si il désoxydât les pièces de voiture. It would be useful if he desoxydated car parts.
elle désoxydât Elle serait impressionnée si elle désoxydât sans aide. She would be impressed if she desoxydated without help.
on désoxydât Si on désoxydât l’eau, on pourrait la boire. If one desoxydated the water, one could drink it.
nous désoxydassions Si nous désoxydassions les vieux objets, ils seraient comme neufs. If we desoxydated old objects, they would look like new.
vous désoxydassiez Si vous désoxydassiez les métaux plus souvent, ils dureraient plus longtemps. If you desoxydated metals more often, they would last longer.
ils désoxydassent S’ils désoxydassent leurs outils, ils fonctionneraient mieux. If they desoxydated their tools, they would work better.
elles désoxydassent Si elles désoxydassent les bijoux, ils brilleraient plus. If they desoxydated the jewelry, it would shine more.

Other Conjugations for Désoxyder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désoxyder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Désoxyder – 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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