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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dessangler

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The English translation of the French verb dessangler is “to unfasten one’s belt” or “to loosen one’s belt.” The infinitive form of dessangler is pronounced as “deh-sahn-gleh.”

The word dessangler comes from the combination of the prefix “des-” which means “undo” or “un-” and the noun “sangle” which means “belt.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Three simple examples of dessangler in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense with their respective English translations are:

  1. J’étais heureux qu’il dessanglât sa ceinture avant de manger. (I was happy that he unfastened his belt before eating.)
  2. Je préférais qu’elle dessanglât sa robe avant de danser. (I preferred that she loosened her dress before dancing.)
  3. Il était important que nous dessanglassions nos bagages avant de partir. (It was important that we unfastened our luggage before leaving.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dessanglasse Je préférerais que je dessanglasse avant de descendre. I would prefer to unfasten before getting down.
tu dessanglasses Si tu te dépêches, tu dessanglasses plus rapidement. If you hurry up, you would unfasten more quickly.
il dessanglât Il était nécessaire que il dessanglât avant d’atterrir. It was necessary for him to unfasten before landing.
elle dessanglât Elle doutait qu’elle dessanglât assez vite pour être secourue. She doubted that she would unfasten fast enough to be rescued.
on dessanglât Je me demandais si on dessanglât avant ou après l’atterrissage. I was wondering if one would unfasten before or after landing.
nous dessanglassions Si nous dessanglassions ensemble, nous irions plus vite. If we unfastened together, we would go faster.
vous dessanglassiez Je préférerais que vous dessanglassiez avant le débarquement. I would prefer if you unfastened before disembarking.
ils dessanglassent Il craignait que ils dessanglassent avant d’arriver à la destination. He was afraid that they would unfasten before reaching the destination.
elles dessanglassent Elle voulait qu’elles dessanglassent après l’arrivée de l’avion. She wanted them to unfasten after the plane arrived.

Other Conjugations for Dessangler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dessangler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dessangler – 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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