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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb disproportionner

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The English translation of disproportionner is “to disproportion” or “to unbalance.” It is pronounced dee-sproh-por-syo-nay.

The word disproportionner is derived from the French prefix “dis-” meaning “apart” and the verb “proportionner” meaning “to proportion” or “to balance.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe a situation or action that is unbalanced or not proportional.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, disproportionner is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with the conjunction “si” (if) to express a condition or possibility.

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

  1. Si je n’avais pas été aussi stressé, je n’aurais pas disproportionné mes réactions.
    Translation: If I hadn’t been so stressed, I wouldn’t have disproportioned my reactions.

  2. Il était important que tu ne disproportionnes pas tes sentiments pour lui.
    Translation: It was important for you not to disproportion your feelings for him.

  3. Nous aurions dû éviter de disproportionner nos dépenses lors de nos vacances.
    Translation: We should have avoided disproportioning our expenses during our vacation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je disproportionnasse Si je cherchais un nouvel emploi, je disproportionnasse mes qualifications. If I were looking for a new job, I would overestimate my qualifications.
tu disproportionnasses Si tu économisais plus, tu disproportionnasses tes dépenses. If you saved more, you would overspend.
il disproportionnât Il serait en colère si il disproportionnât ses réactions. He would be angry if he overreacted.
elle disproportionnât Elle serait déçue si elle disproportionnât ses attentes. She would be disappointed if she had unrealistic expectations.
on disproportionnât Si on divisait le gâteau en 3 parts, on disproportionnât complètement la part. If we divided the cake into 3 pieces, we would completely overestimate our share.
nous disproportionnassions Si nous achetions une maison, nous disproportionnassions notre budget. If we bought a house, we would overestimate our budget.
vous disproportionnassiez Si vous croyiez tout ce qu’on vous disait, vous disproportionnassiez votre confiance. If you believed everything you were told, you would overestimate your trust.
ils disproportionnassent S’ils jugeaient tout le monde, ils disproportionnassent leurs opinions. If they judged everyone, they would overestimate their opinions.
elles disproportionnassent Si elles travaillaient moins, elles disproportionnassent leur salaire. If they worked less, they would overestimate their salary.

Other Conjugations for Disproportionner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disproportionner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Disproportionner – 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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