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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb achaler

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The English translation of the French verb “achaler” is “to bother” or “to annoy.” It is pronounced “ah-sha-leh.”

“Achaler” comes from the old French word “achaler,” which meant “to saddle a horse” or “to burden.” Over time, the meaning shifted to its current definition of “to bother” or “to annoy.”

In everyday French, “achaler” is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a wish, a desire, or a hypothetical situation in the past.

Examples:

  1. J’aimerais que tu ne m’achalasses pas autant.
    Translation: I wish you wouldn’t bother me so much.

  2. Si j’avais su, je ne t’aurais pas achalé autant.
    Translation: If I had known, I wouldn’t have bothered you so much.

  3. Il fallait que je l’achalasse pour qu’il comprenne.
    Translation: I had to bother him so he would understand.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je achalasse Je serais content si je achalasse moins. I would be happy if I bothered less.
tu achalasses Si tu arrêtais de m’achalasser, je serais plus calme. If you stopped annoying me, I would be calmer.
il achalât Il serait surpris si il achalât quelqu’un d’autre. He would be surprised if he bothered someone else.
elle achalât Si elle achalât moins, elle aurait plus de temps. If she bothered less, she would have more time.
on achalât Si on n’achalât pas, on pourrait se concentrer. If one didn’t bother, one could concentrate.
nous achalassions Si nous n’achalassions pas, nous serions plus relax. If we didn’t bother, we would be more relaxed.
vous achalassiez Si vous n’achalassiez pas, vous seriez plus apprécié. If you didn’t bother, you would be more appreciated.
ils achalassent S’ils n’achalassent pas, ils seraient plus tranquilles. If they didn’t bother, they would be more peaceful.
elles achalassent Si elles n’achalassent pas, elles pourraient se reposer. If they didn’t bother, they could rest.

Other Conjugations for Achaler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb achaler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Achaler – 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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