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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb garancer

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The English translation of the French verb garancer is “to guarantee.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ga-RON-say.”

The word “garancer” comes from the Old French verb “garantir,” which means “to protect” or “to assure.” It is derived from the Latin word “garantire,” which has the same meaning.

In everyday French, garancer is most often used in the “plus-que-parfait” tense, which is the past perfect tense. This tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another past action.

Here are three examples of garancer used in the plus-que-parfait tense:

  1. J’avais garancé le paiement avant que la commande ne soit livrée. (I had guaranteed the payment before the order was delivered.)
  2. Tu avais garancé la qualité de ce produit, mais il s’est révélé défectueux. (You had guaranteed the quality of this product, but it turned out to be defective.)
  3. Ils avaient garancé leur soutien, mais ils ont finalement changé d’avis. (They had guaranteed their support, but they eventually changed their minds.)

In all of these examples, garancer is used to express an action that was already completed in the past. The “plus-que-parfait” tense is formed by conjugating the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être” in the imperfect tense, followed by the past participle of garancer.

Overall, garancer is a commonly used verb in everyday French, especially in formal contexts such as legal documents or contracts. It is essential for expressing guarantees and assurances in a variety of situations.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je j’avais garancé J’avais garancé le vélo. I had locked the bike.
tu tu avais garancé Tu avais garancé la porte. You had locked the door.
il il avait garancé Il avait garancé la voiture. He had locked the car.
elle elle avait garancé Elle avait garancé le coffre. She had locked the trunk.
on on avait garancé On avait garancé le portail. One had locked the gate.
nous nous avions garancé Nous avions garancé la fenêtre. We had locked the window.
vous vous aviez garancé Vous aviez garancé le vélo. You had locked the bike.
ils ils avaient garancé Ils avaient garancé la porte. They had locked the door.
elles elles avaient garancé Elles avaient garancé la voiture. They had locked the car.

Other Conjugations for Garancer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb garancer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Garancer – 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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