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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb adsorber

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The English translation of the French verb adsorber is “to adsorb.” It is pronounced “ahd-sor-bay.”

The language origin of adsorber comes from the Latin word “adsorbere,” which means “to swallow up.” In everyday French, adsorber is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Here are three simple examples of how adsorber is used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, with their English translations:

  1. Il fallait que tu adsorbasses mieux les connaissances pour réussir l’examen. (You needed to absorb the knowledge better in order to pass the exam.)
  2. J’aurais aimé que vous adsorbiez mes paroles et que vous les appliquiez dans votre vie. (I wish you would absorb my words and apply them in your life.)
  3. Ils doutaient que le papier adsorbât correctement l’encre. (They doubted that the paper would properly absorb the ink.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je adsorbasse Si j’avais le temps, je adsorbasse plus de connaissances. If I had the time, I would absorb more knowledge.
tu adsorbasses Si tu travaillais plus, tu adsorbasses mieux. If you worked more, you would absorb better.
il adsorbât Il serait plus fort si il adsorbât plus de vitamines. He would be stronger if he absorbed more vitamins.
elle adsorbât Elle maigrirait si elle adsorbât moins de graisses. She would lose weight if she absorbed less fat.
on adsorbât Si on adsorbât trop d’huile, ça serait mauvais pour la santé. If one absorbs too much oil, it would be bad for health.
nous adsorbassions Si nous adsorbassions régulièrement, nous serions en meilleure santé. If we absorbed regularly, we would be healthier.
vous adsorbassiez Si vous adsorbassiez plus de connaissances, vous deviendriez plus savants. If you absorbed more knowledge, you would become more knowledgeable.
ils adsorbassent S’ils adsorbassent des nutriments, ils se sentiraient mieux. If they absorbed nutrients, they would feel better.
elles adsorbassent Si elles adsorbassent de la sauce, leur assiette serait plus savoureuse. If they absorbed sauce, their plate would be tastier.

Other Conjugations for Adsorber.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb adsorber
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Adsorber – 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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