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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb communiquer

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The English translation of the French verb communiquer is “to communicate.” The infinitive form, communiquer, is pronounced [kɔmy.ni.ke].

The word communiquer comes from the Latin word “communicare” which means “to share, impart, or make common.” It first appeared in the French language during the 14th century and has been used in its current meaning since the 16th century.

In everyday French, communiquer is most often used to talk about the act of exchanging information or ideas with others. It can also refer to the act of establishing a connection or relationship with someone.

Examples of communiquer in the Plus-que-parfait tense:

  1. J’avais communiqué mes idées avec mes collègues avant la réunion. (I had communicated my ideas with my colleagues before the meeting.)

  2. Tu avais communiqué toutes les informations nécessaires à ton patron. (You had communicated all the necessary information to your boss.)

  3. Ils avaient communiqué les résultats de l’enquête à la presse. (They had communicated the results of the investigation to the press.)

English translations:

  1. I had communicated
  2. You had communicated
  3. They had communicated

Table of the Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of communiquer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais communiqué J’avais communiqué avec mes amis. I had communicated with my friends.
tu tu avais communiqué Tu avais communiqué avec ta famille. You had communicated with your family.
il il avait communiqué Il avait communiqué avec ses collègues. He had communicated with his colleagues.
elle elle avait communiqué Elle avait communiqué avec sa sœur. She had communicated with her sister.
on on avait communiqué On avait communiqué avec les voisins. One had communicated with the neighbors.
nous nous avions communiqué Nous avions communiqué avec l’équipe. We had communicated with the team.
vous vous aviez communiqué Vous aviez communiqué avec les clients. You had communicated with the clients.
ils ils avaient communiqué Ils avaient communiqué avec leurs amis. They had communicated with their friends.
elles elles avaient communiqué Elles avaient communiqué avec leurs familles. They had communicated with their families.

Other Conjugations for Communiquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
   

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

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

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

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

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer     (this article)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Communiquer – About the French Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense

The French “plus-que-parfait” tense is a past tense used to express actions or events that occurred before another past action or event. It is often translated to English as the “pluperfect” tense. The name “plus-que-parfait” literally means “more than perfect,” indicating that it is a tense used to describe actions that were completed before a specific point in the past.
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see my article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Tense Formation

To form the plus-que-parfait tense, you typically use the auxiliary verb “avoir” (to have) or “être” (to be) in the imperfect tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb. Here are the conjugations for both auxiliary verbs:
1. With “avoir” as the auxiliary verb:
   – J’avais mangé (I had eaten)
   – Tu avais parlé (You had spoken)
   – Il/elle/on avait fini (He/She/One had finished)
   – Nous avions lu (We had read)
   – Vous aviez choisi (You had chosen)
   – Ils/elles avaient joué (They had played)
2. With “être” as the auxiliary verb (usually for intransitive verbs or verbs indicating a state):
   – J’étais parti(e) (I had left)
   – Tu étais arrivé(e) (You had arrived)
   – Il/elle/on était tombé(e) (He/She/One had fallen)
   – Nous étions resté(e)s (We had stayed)
   – Vous étiez né(e)(s) (You had been born)
   – Ils/elles étaient monté(e)s (They had gone up)

Common everyday usage patterns

Sequencing of past events

The plus-que-parfait is used to express a past action that happened before another past action. For example, “J’avais mangé avant qu’il ne soit arrivé” (I had eaten before he arrived).

Background information

It is also used to provide background information or set the stage for a main past event. For instance, “Quand je suis arrivé, ils avaient déjà fini de manger” (When I arrived, they had already finished eating).

Hypothetical or reported speech

In indirect speech, the plus-que-parfait is used to report what someone had said or thought in the past. For example, “Il avait dit qu’il viendrait demain” (He had said that he would come tomorrow).

Interactions with other tenses

– The plus-que-parfait is often used in conjunction with the passé composé (simple past) to establish the sequence of past events. The passé composé describes the more recent action, while the plus-que-parfait describes the action that occurred earlier.
– It can also be used with the conditional mood to express a hypothetical past event, like “Si j’avais su, j’aurais agi différemment” (If I had known, I would have acted differently).
– When used in reported speech, it can be combined with the conditional mood or the imperfect subjunctive to reflect the original mood and tense of the reported statement.

Summary

The French plus-que-parfait tense is an essential part of the language for expressing past actions that occurred before other past actions, providing background information, and reporting past statements or thoughts. It is an integral component of constructing complex and accurate narratives in French.

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