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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb alcooliser

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The English translation of the French verb alcooliser is “to alcoholize” or “to intoxicate.” It is pronounced “al-koh-li-zay.”

The verb alcooliser is derived from the word “alcool” which comes from the Arabic word “al-kohl” meaning “the powder of antimony.” It entered the French language in the 16th century and originally referred to a powder used for medicinal purposes. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to the liquid form of alcohol as we know it today.

In everyday French, the verb alcooliser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used when talking about something that may or may not have happened in the past or a situation that could have happened differently.

Example 1: Je ne savais pas qu’il était déjà alcoolisé quand il a pris le volant. (I didn’t know he was already drunk when he got behind the wheel.)

Example 2: Si je n’avais pas alcoolisé autant hier soir, je me sentirais mieux aujourd’hui. (If I hadn’t drank so much last night, I would feel better today.)

Example 3: Il était inquiet que son ami se soit alcoolisé avant de partir en voyage. (He was worried that his friend had gotten drunk before leaving on his trip.)

English translations:

Example 1: I didn’t know he was already drunk when he got behind the wheel.

Example 2: If I hadn’t drank so much last night, I would feel better today.

Example 3: He was worried that his friend had gotten drunk before leaving on his trip.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je alcoolisasse Il serait important que je alcoolisasse moins. It would be important for me to drink less.
tu alcoolisasses Il serait préférable que tu alcoolisasses moins. It would be preferable for you to drink less.
il alcoolisât Je lui recommanderais de ne pas alcoolisât trop. I would recommend to him not to drink too much.
elle alcoolisât Il serait nécessaire qu’elle alcoolisât avec modération. It would be necessary for her to drink with moderation.
on alcoolisât Il serait mieux qu’on alcoolisât moins chaque jour. It would be better for one to drink less each day.
nous alcoolisassions Il serait judicieux que nous alcoolisassions de temps en temps. It would be wise for us to drink occasionally.
vous alcoolisassiez Il serait peut-être mieux que vous alcoolisassiez avec modération. It would perhaps be better for you to drink with moderation.
ils alcoolisassent Il serait important qu’ils alcoolisassent moins souvent. It would be important for them to drink less often.
elles alcoolisassent Il serait plus agréable que elles alcoolisassent ensemble. It would be more pleasant for them to drink together.

Other Conjugations for Alcooliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb alcooliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Alcooliser – 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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