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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb acheminer

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The English translation of the French verb acheminer is “to transport” or “to convey.” It is pronounced as “ah-shuh-me-nay.”

The word acheminer comes from the Old French word “achemin,” which means “to go towards.” It is derived from the Latin word “ad” meaning “to” and “caminare” meaning “to walk.”

In everyday French, acheminer is most often used in the subjonctif imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is also used to convey a polite request or express a desire.

Here are three examples of acheminer in the subjonctif imparfait tense with their English translations:

  1. Il fallait que je les acheminasse avant ce soir. (I had to transport them before tonight.)
  2. J’aimerais que tu acheminasses les marchandises le plus vite possible. (I would like you to transport the goods as soon as possible.)
  3. Le directeur préférait que nous acheminassions les colis par avion. (The manager preferred us to transport the packages by plane.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je acheminasse Je voudrais que je acheminasse plus rapidement les colis. I wish I could deliver packages faster.
tu acheminasses Si tu acheminasses régulièrement, tu serais promu. If you delivered regularly, you would be promoted.
il acheminât S’il acheminât plus de colis, il gagnerait plus d’argent. If he delivered more packages, he would earn more money.
elle acheminât Elle serait satisfaite si elle acheminât moins de colis. She would be satisfied if she delivered less packages.
on acheminât Si on acheminât plus efficacement, on économiserait du temps. If one delivered more efficiently, one would save time.
nous acheminassions Si nous acheminassions ensemble, nous serions plus efficaces. If we delivered together, we would be more efficient.
vous acheminassiez Si vous acheminassiez plus de colis, vous auriez besoin d’aide. If you delivered more packages, you would need help.
ils acheminassent S’ils acheminassent moins de colis, ils auraient plus de temps libre. If they delivered fewer packages, they would have more free time.
elles acheminassent Si elles acheminassent à temps, elles éviteraient des retards. If they delivered on time, they would avoid delays.

Other Conjugations for Acheminer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb acheminer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Acheminer – 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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