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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb analgésier

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The English translation of the French verb analgésier is “to anesthetize” or “to numb.” It is pronounced ah-nal-zhay-see-ay.

The word analgésier comes from the French prefix “an-” meaning “without” and the Greek word “algesis” meaning “sensitivity to pain.” It is most often used in medical contexts to refer to the administration of anesthesia.

In everyday French, the verb analgésier is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used when discussing potential medical procedures or treatments.

  1. Il fallait que je l’analgésie avant l’opération. (It was necessary that I be anesthetized before the surgery.)

  2. Je préférais qu’elle s’analgésie avant l’intervention. (I preferred that she be anesthetized before the procedure.)

  3. Il était possible que nous nous analgésions avant de commencer. (It was possible that we would anesthetize ourselves before starting.)

  4. It was necessary for me to be anesthetized before the surgery.

  5. I preferred for her to be anesthetized before the procedure.

  6. It was possible for us to anesthetize ourselves before starting.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je analgésiasse Je serais heureux si je l’analgésiasse. I would be happy if I anesthetized myself.
tu analgésiasses Tu aurais besoin d’aide si tu l’analgésiasses. You would need help if you anesthetized yourself.
il analgésiât Il ne serait pas conscient s’il l’analgésiât. He would not be conscious if he anesthetized himself.
elle analgésiât Elle resterait calme si elle l’analgésiât. She would stay calm if she anesthetized herself.
on analgésiât Si on l’analgésiât, ça serait moins douloureux. If one anesthetized oneself, it would be less painful.
nous analgésiassions Si nous l’analgésiassions, nous ne sentirions pas la douleur. If we anesthetized ourselves, we wouldn’t feel the pain.
vous analgésiassiez Si vous vous analgésiassiez, vous pourriez dormir. If you anesthetized yourself, you could sleep.
ils analgésiassent S’ils l’analgésiassent, ils ne ressentiraient pas la douleur. If they anesthetized themselves, they wouldn’t feel the pain.
elles analgésiassent Si elles s’analgésiassent, elles ne seraient pas conscientes. If they anesthetized themselves, they wouldn’t be conscious.

Other Conjugations for Analgésier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb analgésier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Analgésier – 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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