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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb aromatiser

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The English translation of the French verb aromatiser is “to flavor” or “to season.” It is pronounced as “ah-roh-mah-tee-zay.”

The word “aromatiser” comes from the Latin word “aromatizare,” meaning “to make fragrant.” It is most commonly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Some examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense are:

1) Si j’aromatisais mon plat avec du basilic, cela lui donnerait une saveur délicieuse.
Translation: If I were to flavor my dish with basil, it would give it a delicious taste.

2) Il fallait que je les aromatisasse avec de l’ail et des herbes avant de les faire cuire.
Translation: I had to season them with garlic and herbs before cooking them.

3) Nous préférions que notre dessert soit aromatisé avec de la vanille plutôt qu’avec du chocolat.
Translation: We preferred our dessert to be flavored with vanilla rather than chocolate.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je aromatisasse Si j’étais en train de cuisiner, je aromatisasse mes plats avec des herbes fraîches. If I were cooking, I would flavor my dishes with fresh herbs.
tu aromatisasses Si tu faisais plus de pâtisseries, tu aromatisasses tes gâteaux avec de la vanille. If you made more pastries, you would flavor your cakes with vanilla.
il aromatisât Il serait meilleur si il aromatisât ses boissons avec des fruits frais. It would be better if he flavored his drinks with fresh fruits.
elle aromatisât Elle serait contente si elle aromatisât ses plats avec des épices. She would be happy if she flavored her dishes with spices.
on aromatisât Si on aromatisât les boissons avec du sirop, elles seraient plus sucrées. If one flavored drinks with syrup, they would be sweeter.
nous aromatisassions Si nous aromatisassions nos repas avec de l’ail, nous aurions un goût différent. If we flavored our meals with garlic, we would have a different taste.
vous aromatisassiez Si vous aromatisassiez vos salades avec de l’huile d’olive, elles seraient plus savoureuses. If you flavored your salads with olive oil, they would be more flavorful.
ils aromatisassent S’ils aromatisassent leur café avec de la cannelle, il serait plus parfumé. If they flavored their coffee with cinnamon, it would be more fragrant.
elles aromatisassent Si elles aromatisassent leurs plats avec des herbes séchées, ça aurait une saveur différente. If they flavored their dishes with dried herbs, it would have a different flavor.

Other Conjugations for Aromatiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aromatiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aromatiser – 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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