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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dénationaliser

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The English translation of the French verb dénationaliser is “to denationalize.” The infinitive form of dénationaliser is pronounced “day-nah-see-oh-nal-ee-zay.”

Dénationaliser comes from the French prefix “dé-” which means “undo” and the word “nationaliser” which means “to nationalize.” It is most often used in the context of government policies and economic systems, referring to the act of transferring state-owned assets or industries into private ownership.

In everyday French, dénationaliser is often used in the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait tense to express a hypothetical or unreal action in the past. This tense is formed by using the imperfect subjunctive form of the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être” followed by the past participle of dénationaliser.

Here are three simple examples of dénationaliser in the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Il aurait fallu que le gouvernement ait dénationalisé l’industrie du pétrole il y a dix ans. (It would have been necessary for the government to have denationalized the oil industry ten years ago.)

  2. J’aurais préféré que les banques aient dénationalisé ces entreprises plutôt que de les laisser en faillite. (I would have preferred for the banks to have denationalized these companies instead of letting them go bankrupt.)

  3. Les citoyens auraient préféré que le parti au pouvoir ait dénationalisé les services publics pour stimuler l’économie. (The citizens would have preferred for the ruling party to have denationalized public services to boost the economy.)

Table of the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of dénationaliser

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je eusse dénationalisé Si j’avais su, j’aurais dénationalisé.. If I had known, I would have denationalized.
tu eusses dénationalisé Si tu avais su, tu aurais dénationalisé. If you had known, you would have denationalized.
il eût dénationalisé Si il avait su, il aurait dénationalisé. If he had known, he would have denationalized.
elle eût dénationalisé Si elle avait su, elle aurait dénationalisé. If she had known, she would have denationalized.
on eût dénationalisé Si on avait su, on aurait dénationalisé. If one had known, one would have denationalized.
nous eussions dénationalisé Si nous avions su, nous aurions dénationalisé. If we had known, we would have denationalized.
vous eussiez dénationalisé Si vous aviez su, vous auriez dénationalisé. If you had known, you would have denationalized.
ils eussent dénationalisé Si ils avaient su, ils auraient dénationalisé. If they had known, they would have denationalized.
elles eussent dénationalisé Si elles avaient su, elles auraient dénationalisé. If they had known, they would have denationalized.

Other Conjugations for Dénationaliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dénationaliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dénationaliser
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Dénationaliser – About the French Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense

The French Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait, also known as the Pluperfect Subjunctive, is a verb tense used to express actions or states that occurred before another action in the past, and it’s used in situations where the indicative mood is in the past subjunctive or conditional mood.
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 Plus-que-parfait, you start with the imperfect subjunctive form of the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être,” followed by the past participle of the main verb. 
For “avoir” verbs: Take the imperfect subjunctive form of “avoir” (e.g., j’eusse, tu eusses, il/elle eût, nous eussions, vous eussiez, ils/elles eussent). Add the past participle of the main verb. 
For “être” verbs: Take the imperfect subjunctive form of “être” (e.g., je fusse, tu fusses, il/elle fût, nous fussions, vous fussiez, ils/elles fussent). Add the past participle of the main verb.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Hypothetical Situations

The Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait is often used to express hypothetical or unreal actions that occurred before another past action.
For example: J’aurais aimé que tu aies fini ton travail avant que je sois arrivé. (I would have liked for you to have finished your work before I arrived.) 

Reported Speech

In reported speech, you may use the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait to convey what someone said or thought in the past. 
For example: Il m’a dit qu’il avait peur que je n’aie pas compris. (He told me that he was afraid that I hadn’t understood.) 

Doubt, Wishes, and Emotions

This tense can also be used to express doubt, wishes, and emotions about past actions. 
For example: Je doutais qu’il eût dit la vérité. (I doubted that he had told the truth.) 
J’aurais souhaité que tu fusses venu. (I would have wished for you to have come.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

Present Subjunctive

The Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait can be used to describe past actions when the main verb is in the present subjunctive. 
For example: “Il faut que j’aie fini mon travail avant que tu partes.” (I must have finished my work before you leave.) 

Imperfect Subjunctive

It’s common to use the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait with the imperfect subjunctive in complex sentences. 
For example: “Il m’avait dit qu’il fût rentré avant la fin de la journée.” (He had told me that he had returned before the end of the day.) 

Conditional

When the main verb is in the conditional mood, the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait can be used to express past unreal conditions. 
For example: “Si j’avais su, j’aurais voulu que tu aies réussi.” (If I had known, I would have wanted you to have succeeded.)

Summary

The Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait is a complex tense used to convey nuanced meanings in French. While its usage may seem intricate, it becomes more intuitive with practice and exposure to the language. It’s important to understand the context in which it’s used, as it often conveys subtleties of time, conditionality, and emotion in French sentences.

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