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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb abécher

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The English translation of the French verb abécher is “to disfigure” or “to deform.” It is pronounced “ah-bay-shay.”

The word abécher comes from the Old French word “bechier,” which means “to mutilate” or “to scar.” It is most often used in every day French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is the past subjunctive tense. This tense is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action or state in the past.

3 examples of abécher in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense are:

  1. Il fallait que je n’abéchasse pas mon visage en tombant de vélo.
    (English translation: I had to not disfigure my face when falling off my bike.)

  2. Si j’étais tombé, je me serais abéché le bras.
    (English translation: If I had fallen, I would have disfigured my arm.)

  3. Il aurait été dommage que tu t’abéches le nez en jouant au rugby.
    (English translation: It would have been a shame if you had disfigured your nose while playing rugby.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je abéchasse Je serais content si j’abéchasse cette semaine. I would be happy if I fixed it this week.
tu abéchasses Si tu abéchasses plus souvent, tu n’aurais pas de problèmes. If you fixed it more often, you wouldn’t have any problems.
il abéchât Il serait surpris si il abéchât cette voiture. He would be surprised if he fixed this car.
elle abéchât Elle serait fière si elle abéchât le problème. She would be proud if she fixed the problem.
on abéchât Si on abéchât ensemble, ça irait plus vite. If we fixed it together, it would go faster.
nous abéchassions Si nous abéchassions cet ordinateur, il marcherait mieux. If we fixed this computer, it would work better.
vous abéchassiez Si vous abéchassiez cette fenêtre, elle ne serait plus cassée. If you fixed this window, it wouldn’t be broken anymore.
ils abéchassent S’ils abéchassent ce mur, il serait plus solide. If they fixed this wall, it would be stronger.
elles abéchassent Si elles abéchassent ce problème, on pourrait enfin avancer. If they fixed this problem, we could finally move forward.

Other Conjugations for Abécher.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abécher
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Abécher – 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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