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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb aménager

Get the Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) tense conjugation of aménager. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb aménager is “to arrange” or “to set up.” It is pronounced as “ah-meh-nah-zhay.”

Aménager originates from the Old French word “amenagier,” which comes from the Latin word “manēre,” meaning “to stay” or “to remain.” In everyday French, aménager is mainly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a wish or a possibility in the past. It is used to convey a sense of uncertainty or doubt.

Example 1: Il fallait que j’aménage ma chambre avant que mes amis arrivent. (I had to arrange my room before my friends arrived.)
Example 2: Je souhaitais que tu aménages ton emploi du temps pour qu’on puisse se voir. (I wished for you to arrange your schedule so we could meet.)
Example 3: Il était possible que nous aménagions notre mariage plus tôt que prévu. (It was possible that we would arrange our wedding earlier than planned.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je aménageasse Je voudrais que je aménageasse mon appartement différemment. I wish I could rearrange my apartment differently.
tu aménageasses Si tu avais du temps, tu aménageasses peut-être ton jardin. If you had time, you might rearrange your garden.
il aménageât Il serait content si il aménageât une pièce pour son bureau. He would be happy if he rearranged a room for his office.
elle aménageât Elle préférerait que elle aménageât son salon à sa façon. She would prefer to rearrange her living room her way.
on aménageât Si on aménageât la salle de bain, elle serait plus fonctionnelle. If one rearranged the bathroom, it would be more functional.
nous aménageassions J’aimerais que nous aménageassions le garage en salle de jeux. I would like for us to rearrange the garage into a game room.
vous aménageassiez Si vous aménageassiez le grenier, vous pourriez gagner plus d’espace. If you rearranged the attic, you could gain more space.
ils aménageassent S’ils aménageassent la cuisine, ils pourraient cuisiner plus facilement. If they rearranged the kitchen, they could cook more easily.
elles aménageassent Si elles aménageassent leur jardin, il serait plus joli. If they rearranged their garden, it would be prettier.

Other Conjugations for Aménager.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aménager
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Struggling with French verbs or the language in general? Why not use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!
   

Get a FREE Download Study Sheet of this Conjugation 🔥

Simply right click the image below, click “save image” and get your free reference for the aménager Subjonctif Imparfait tense conjugation!

Aménager – 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.

I hope you enjoyed this article on the verb aménager. Still in a learning mood? Check out another TOTALLY random French verb conjugation!

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply