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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dimensionner

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The English translation of the French verb dimensionner is “to size” or “to dimension.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “dee-mahn-see-oh-nay.”

The word dimensionner comes from the French noun “dimension,” which comes from the Latin word “dimensionem” meaning “measured out.” In everyday French, dimensionner is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action or state in the past.

Example 1: Je voulais que tu dimensionnes le projet avant de le présenter à l’équipe. (I wanted you to size the project before presenting it to the team.)

Example 2: Il fallait que nous dimensionnions le circuit électrique en fonction de la puissance requise. (We had to size the electrical circuit according to the required power.)

Example 3: Je souhaitais que vous dimensionniez la pièce pour qu’elle puisse accueillir tous les invités. (I wished for you to size the room so it could accommodate all the guests.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je dimensionnasse Je suivrais tes conseils si je dimensionnasse. I would follow your advice if I sized it.
tu dimensionnasses Tu ferais mieux si tu dimensionnasses plus tôt. You would do better if you sized it earlier.
il dimensionnât Il serait plus précis si il dimensionnât ici. He would be more accurate if he sized it here.
elle dimensionnât Elle aurait besoin de ton aide si elle dimensionnât. She would need your help if she sized it.
on dimensionnât Si on dimensionnât mieux, on obtiendrait de meilleurs résultats. If one sized better, one would get better results.
nous dimensionnassions Si nous dimensionnassions plus souvent, nous économiserions du temps. If we sized more often, we would save time.
vous dimensionnassiez Si vous dimensionnassiez correctement, vous ne feriez pas d’erreurs. If you sized correctly, you wouldn’t make mistakes.
ils dimensionnassent S’ils dimensionnassent ensemble, ça serait plus facile. If they sized together, it would be easier.
elles dimensionnassent Si elles dimensionnassent en détail, elles éviteraient des problèmes. If they sized in detail, they would avoid problems.

Other Conjugations for Dimensionner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dimensionner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dimensionner – 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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