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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb disqualifier

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The English translation of the French verb disqualifier is “to disqualify.” It is pronounced as “deez-kwal-ee-fee-yay” in its infinitive form.

The word disqualifier originates from the Latin word “disqualificare,” which means “to disqualify” or “to render unfit.” It entered the French language in the 16th century.

In everyday French, the verb disqualifier is often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a situation of uncertainty or doubt. It is commonly used in formal or legal contexts.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Il fallait que je te disqualifie de la compétition.
    Translation: I had to disqualify you from the competition.

  2. Le juge ordonnait que le joueur se disqualifie.
    Translation: The judge ordered the player to disqualify himself.

  3. Il était possible que l’équipe se disqualifiât pour cause de dopage.
    Translation: It was possible that the team would be disqualified for doping.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je disqualifiasse Si je ne sois pas impartial, je disqualifiasse tous les candidats. If I were not impartial, I would disqualify all the candidates.
tu disqualifiasses Si tu n’es pas convaincu, tu disqualifiasses celui que tu veux. If you’re not convinced, you would disqualify whoever you want.
il disqualifiât Il serait juste si il disqualifiât les tricheurs. It would be fair if he disqualified cheaters.
elle disqualifiât Elle serait déçue si elle disqualifiât son équipe. She would be disappointed if she disqualified her team.
on disqualifiât Si on disqualifiât les perdants, il n’y aurait pas de finale. If one disqualified the losers, there would be no final.
nous disqualifiassions Si nous disqualifiassions les faibles, les forts gagneraient toujours. If we disqualified the weak, the strong would always win.
vous disqualifiassiez Si vous disqualifiassiez tous les candidats, il n’y aurait plus d’élection. If you disqualified all the candidates, there would be no more election.
ils disqualifiassent S’ils disqualifiassent les meilleurs, le jeu serait truqué. If they disqualified the best, the game would be rigged.
elles disqualifiassent Si elles disqualifiassent leurs adversaires, elles gagneraient facilement. If they disqualified their opponents, they would win easily.

Other Conjugations for Disqualifier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb disqualifier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Disqualifier – 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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