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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb diagnostiquer

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The English translation of diagnostiquer is “to diagnose”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “dee-ahg-nos-tee-kay”.

The word diagnostiquer comes from the Greek word “diagnostikos”, which means “able to distinguish or recognize”. It entered the French language in the late 18th century and is primarily used in the medical field to refer to the process of identifying a disease or medical condition.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, diagnostiquer is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with other verbs to express doubt, possibility, or emotional reactions.

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

  1. Il fallait que le médecin diagnostique la maladie avant de prescrire un traitement. (It was necessary for the doctor to diagnose the illness before prescribing a treatment.)

  2. J’aurais aimé que le spécialiste diagnostique mon état de santé plus tôt. (I wish the specialist had diagnosed my health condition earlier.)

  3. Il doutait que le médecin diagnostiquât correctement la maladie de son fils. (He doubted that the doctor would diagnose his son’s illness correctly.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je diagnostiquasse Si j’étais médecin, je diagnostiquasse tous les malades. If I were a doctor, I would diagnose all sick people.
tu diagnostiquasses Si tu étudiais plus, tu diagnostiquasses mieux. If you studied more, you would diagnose better.
il diagnostiquât Il serait surpris si il diagnostiquât rapidement. He would be surprised if he diagnosed quickly.
elle diagnostiquât Elle serait contente si elle diagnostiquât correctement. She would be happy if she diagnosed correctly.
on diagnostiquât Si on diagnostiquât tôt, on pourrait traiter efficacement. If one diagnosed early, one could treat effectively.
nous diagnostiquassions Si nous diagnostiquassions ensemble, nous trouverions la solution. If we diagnosed together, we would find the solution.
vous diagnostiquassiez Si vous diagnostiquassiez moins, vous iriez mieux. If you diagnosed less, you would feel better.
ils diagnostiquassent S’ils diagnostiquassent plus précisément, ils sauveraient plus de vies. If they diagnosed more accurately, they would save more lives.
elles diagnostiquassent Si elles diagnostiquassent les symptômes, elles pourraient identifier la maladie. If they diagnosed the symptoms, they could identify the disease.

Other Conjugations for Diagnostiquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb diagnostiquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Diagnostiquer – 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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