Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Introduction to the verb apostropher
The English translation of the French verb apostropher is “to address,” “to speak to,” or “to reprimand.” The infinitive form, apostropher, is pronounced ah-poh-stroh-fay.
The word apostropher comes from the Latin word “apostrophare,” meaning “to turn away.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action or situation in the past. This tense is formed by using the subjunctive form of the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être” and the imperfect form of the main verb.
Here are three simple examples of how apostropher is used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:
- Il fallait que je l’apostrophe pour qu’il comprenne ses erreurs. (I had to reprimand him so he would understand his mistakes.)
- Nous préférions qu’elle ne nous apostrophe pas devant tout le monde. (We preferred her not to address us in front of everyone.)
- Elle souhaitait que je l’apostrophe en privé plutôt qu’en public. (She wished for me to speak to her in private rather than in public.)
Overall, the verb apostropher is used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a desired or hypothetical action or situation in the past. It is often used in more formal or authoritative contexts, such as giving instructions or expressing disapproval.
Table of the Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of apostropher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | apostrophasse | Si j’étais en colère, je apostrophasse les gens. | If I were angry, I would address people. |
tu | apostrophasses | Si tu avais raison, tu apostrophasses la professeur. | If you were right, you would address the teacher. |
il | apostrophât | Il serait ridicule s’il apostrophât les étrangers. | It would be ridiculous if he addressed strangers. |
elle | apostrophât | Elle serait surprise si elle apostrophât ses parents. | She would be surprised if she addressed her parents. |
on | apostrophât | Si on apostrophât plus souvent, on comprendrait mieux. | If one addressed more often, one would understand better. |
nous | apostrophassions | Si nous apostrophassions les politiciens, ils changeraient. | If we addressed the politicians, they would change. |
vous | apostrophassiez | Si vous apostrophassiez les gens, ils écouteraient. | If you addressed people, they would listen. |
ils | apostrophassent | S’ils apostrophassent les voleurs, ils seraient arrêtés. | If they addressed thieves, they would be arrested. |
elles | apostrophassent | Si elles apostrophassent leur ami, elle lui dirait la vérité. | If they addressed their friend, she would tell her the truth. |
Other Conjugations for Apostropher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher (this article)
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apostropher
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Apostropher – About the French Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense
Formation
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
Subjonctif Présent
Indicatif Passé Composé
Conditional
Conditional Perfect
Summary
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