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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb apeurer

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The English translation of the French verb apeurer is “to scare” or “to frighten.” It is pronounced “ah-peuh-reh” in its infinitive form.

The word apeurer is derived from the Latin word “pavor,” meaning “fear.” It first appeared in the French language in the late 15th century.

Apeurer is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express uncertainty, doubt, or a hypothetical situation in the past. It is often used after certain conjunctions or expressions such as “bien que” (although), “avant que” (before), or “il est possible que” (it is possible that).

Here are three simple examples of apeurer used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, with their English translations:

  1. Je craignais qu’elle ne s’apeurât devant le spectacle. (I was afraid that she would be scared by the sight.)

  2. Il était possible que le bruit les apeurât. (It was possible that the noise would scare them.)

  3. Bien qu’il n’y ait pas de raison de s’inquiéter, je redoutais que cela ne les apeurât. (Although there was no reason to worry, I feared that it would frighten them.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je apeurasse J’étais content si je ne m’apeurasse pas facilement. I would be happy if I didn’t get scared easily.
tu apeurasses Tu ne te blesserais pas si tu ne t’apeurasses pas. You wouldn’t get hurt if you didn’t get scared.
il apeurât Il serait surpris si il ne s’apeurât pas facilement. He would be surprised if he didn’t get scared easily.
elle apeurât Elle serait plus calme si elle ne s’apeurât pas autant. She would be calmer if she didn’t get scared so easily.
on apeurât On comprendrait mieux si on ne s’apeurât pas tout le temps. One would understand better if one didn’t get scared all the time.
nous apeurassions Si nous ne nous apeurassions pas autant, nous profiterions plus. If we didn’t get scared so much, we would enjoy more.
vous apeurassiez Si vous vous apeurassiez moins, vous seriez plus courageux. If you didn’t get scared as much, you would be braver.
ils apeurassent S’ils ne s’apeurassent pas aussi facilement, ils seraient plus confiants. If they didn’t get scared so easily, they would be more confident.
elles apeurassent Si elles ne s’apeurassent pas constamment, elles seraient moins stressées. If they didn’t get scared constantly, they would be less stressed.

Other Conjugations for Apeurer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apeurer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Apeurer – 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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