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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb acoquiner

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The English translation of the French verb acoquiner is “to cozy up to” or “to get cozy with.” The infinitive form, acoquiner, is pronounced as ah-ko-kee-nay.

The language origin of acoquiner comes from the French word “coquin,” which means “rogue” or “rascal.” It is often associated with the idea of getting close or intimate with someone in a playful or mischievous way.

In everyday French, acoquiner is commonly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a desire or a possibility, often with a sense of irony or sarcasm.

  1. J’aimerais que tu t’acoquines avec le patron pour avoir une augmentation de salaire. (I would like you to cozy up to the boss to get a raise.)
  2. Il était temps que les politiciens arrêtent de s’acoquiner avec les grandes entreprises pour se remplir les poches. (It was time for politicians to stop cozying up to big companies to line their pockets.)
  3. Je doute qu’elle s’acoquine avec ses voisins, elle est plutôt solitaire. (I doubt she would cozy up to her neighbors, she is rather solitary.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je acoquinasse Si j’étais plus sociable, je m’acoquinasse avec mes voisins. If I were more sociable, I would cozy up with my neighbors.
tu acoquinasses Si tu avais plus confiance en toi, tu t’acoquinasses avec des inconnus. If you had more confidence, you would buddy up with strangers.
il acoquinât Si il était moins méfiant, il s’acoquinât avec son camarade de classe. If he were less suspicious, he would pal around with his classmate.
elle acoquinât Si elle était moins timide, elle s’acoquinât avec ses collègues. If she were less shy, she would cozy up with her coworkers.
on acoquinât Si on était plus ouvert, on s’acoquinât avec d’autres cultures. If one were more open-minded, one would buddy up with other cultures.
nous acoquinassions Si nous avions plus de temps, nous nous acoquinassions avec nos amis. If we had more time, we would hang out with our friends.
vous acoquinassiez Si vous preniez des risques, vous vous acoquinassiez avec de nouvelles personnes. If you took risks, you would buddy up with new people.
ils acoquinassent Si ils étaient moins prudents, ils s’acoquinassent avec des étrangers. If they were less cautious, they would cozy up with strangers.
elles acoquinassent Si elles étaient plus audacieuses, elles s’acoquinassent avec des célébrités. If they were more daring, they would buddy up with celebrities.

Other Conjugations for Acoquiner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb acoquiner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Acoquiner – 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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