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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb affriander

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The English translation of the French verb affriander is “to entice” or “to tempt.” It is pronounced [a-fʁjɑ̃-de].

The word affriander comes from the Old French word “afriander” meaning “to be overjoyed” or “to make oneself happy.” It is a combination of the prefix “a-” which intensifies the verb, and “friander” which means “to feast” or “to enjoy oneself.”

In everyday French, affriander is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses an uncertain or hypothetical action in the past. It is often used to describe a desire or temptation that someone had in the past.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. J’avais peur que tu ne t’affriandes trop de chocolat. (I was afraid that you would indulge too much in chocolate.)
  2. Il était tenté de s’affriander de la vie facile à Paris. (He was tempted to indulge in the easy life in Paris.)
  3. Nous cherchions à nous affriander de festins somptueux. (We were looking to indulge in sumptuous feasts.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je affriandasse Si j’étais riche, je affriandasse les animaux de la forêt. If I were rich, I would feed the animals in the forest.
tu affriandasses Si tu avais plus de temps, tu affriandasses tes amis avec tes talents culinaires. If you had more time, you would tempt your friends with your culinary skills.
il affriandât Il serait heureux si il affriandât son palais avec de délicieuses saveurs. He would be happy if he tempted his taste buds with delicious flavors.
elle affriandât Elle serait satisfaite si elle affriandât ses invités avec un bon repas. She would be satisfied if she tempted her guests with a good meal.
on affriandât Si on affriandât les enfants avec des bonbons, ils seraient contents. If one tempted the children with candy, they would be happy.
nous affriandassions Si nous affriandassions notre famille avec un grand repas, ils seraient reconnaissants. If we tempted our family with a big meal, they would be grateful.
vous affriandassiez Si vous affriandassiez vos clients avec un excellent service, ils reviendraient. If you tempted your clients with great service, they would come back.
ils affriandassent S’ils affriandassent leur palais avec des plats exotiques, ils découvriraient de nouvelles saveurs. If they tempted their taste buds with exotic dishes, they would discover new flavors.
elles affriandassent Si elles affriandassent leur conjoints avec un dîner romantique, ils seraient amoureux. If they tempted their partners with a romantic dinner, they would be in love.

Other Conjugations for Affriander.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb affriander
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Affriander – 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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