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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb amener

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The English translation of the French verb amener is “to bring.” It is pronounced “ah-muh-nay.”

The language origin of amener can be traced back to the Latin word “ad” which means “to” and the old French word “mener” which means “to lead.” In everyday French, amener is commonly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action that took place in the past.

Here are three simple examples of amener in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

1) Il fallait que j’amène mes amis à la fête. (I had to bring my friends to the party.)
2) Nous souhaitions que tu nous amenasses des croissants pour le petit-déjeuner. (We wished for you to bring us croissants for breakfast.)
3) Elle préférait que je l’amène au cinéma plutôt qu’au parc. (She preferred for me to bring her to the movies rather than the park.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je amenasse Si j’avais suivi le cours, je amenasse des amis. If I had taken the class, I would have brought friends.
tu amenasses Si tu avais plus de temps, tu amenasses ta soeur. If you had more time, you would bring your sister.
il amenât Il serait plus content si il amenât sa famille. He would be happier if he brought his family.
elle amenât Elle serait plus heureuse si elle amenât son chien. She would be happier if she brought her dog.
on amenât Si on amenât des collations, on pourrait rester plus longtemps. If one brought snacks, we could stay longer.
nous amenassions Si nous amenassions de la musique, ça serait plus amusant. If we brought music, it would be more fun.
vous amenassiez Si vous amenassiez des cadeaux, vous seriez très gentils. If you brought gifts, you would be very kind.
ils amenassent S’ils amenassent des fleurs, ça serait romantique. If they brought flowers, it would be romantic.
elles amenassent Si elles amenassent leur passion, elles seraient plus heureuses. If they brought their passion, they would be happier.

Other Conjugations for Amener.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb amener
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Amener – 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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