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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb apporter

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English translation: to bring, to bring in, to carry in

Pronunciation: ah-por-tey

Language origin: Apporter comes from the Old French verb “aporter” which comes from the Latin word “apportare,” meaning “to bring to.” It is a combination of the prefix “ad,” meaning “to” and the verb “portare,” meaning “to carry.”

Usage in Subjonctif Imparfait tense: In everyday French, the Subjonctif Imparfait tense of apporter is used to express actions or events that are hypothetical, uncertain, or desired in the past. It is often used after expressions such as “il faut que” (it is necessary that), “je voudrais que” (I would like that), or “j’aurais aimé que” (I would have liked that).

Examples:

  1. Il fallait que tu m’apportes des fleurs pour notre anniversaire. (It was necessary for you to bring me flowers for our anniversary.)
  2. Je voulais que vous m’apportiez des nouvelles de vos vacances. (I wanted you to bring me news from your vacation.)
  3. J’aurais aimé que vous m’apportiez un cadeau de vos voyages. (I would have liked for you to bring me a gift from your travels.)

English translations:

  1. It was necessary for you to bring me flowers for our anniversary.
  2. I wanted you to bring me news from your vacation.
  3. I would have liked for you to bring me a gift from your travels.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je apportasse Si j’avais le temps, je apportasse des fleurs à ma mère. If I had time, I would bring flowers to my mother.
tu apportasses Si tu avais su, tu apportasses le bon outil. If you had known, you would have brought the right tool.
il apportât Il serait content si il apportât de l’aide. He would be happy if he brought help.
elle apportât Elle s’inquiéterait si elle apportât la mauvaise chose. She would worry if she brought the wrong thing.
on apportât Si on apportât plus de nourriture, on pourrait manger davantage. If one brought more food, one could eat more.
nous apportassions Si nous apportassions des provisions, nous serions prêts pour le voyage. If we brought supplies, we would be ready for the trip.
vous apportassiez Si vous apportassiez du vin, je cuisinerais du boeuf bourguignon. If you brought wine, I would cook beef bourguignon.
ils apportassent S’ils apportassent plus de livres, ils pourraient étudier plus. If they brought more books, they could study more.
elles apportassent Si elles apportassent leurs propres outils, elles pourraient aider. If they brought their own tools, they could help.

Other Conjugations for Apporter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apporter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Apporter – 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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