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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb astiquer

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The English translation of the French verb astiquer is “to polish/to shine.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ah-stee-kay.”

The word astiquer comes from the Latin word “sticcus,” meaning “a small stick,” and evolved into the Old French word “estoquier,” which meant “to make smooth.” It gradually became the modern French verb “astiquer.”

In everyday French, the verb astiquer is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with the conjunction “si” (if) to express a condition. Three simple examples of its usage in this tense are:

  1. Si j’astiquais mes chaussures, elles brilleraient comme neuves. (If I were to polish my shoes, they would shine like new.)

  2. Elle serait plus contente si tu astiquais la cuisine avant qu’elle rentre à la maison. (She would be happier if you polished the kitchen before she comes home.)

  3. Je voulais que tu astiquasses la table avant le dîner. (I wanted you to polish the table before dinner.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je astiquasse Si j’avais le temps, je astiquasse la voiture. If I had the time, I would clean the car.
tu astiquasses Si tu étais ici, tu astiquasses les chaussures. If you were here, you would polish the shoes.
il astiquât Il serait content si il astiquât la cuisine. He would be happy if he cleaned the kitchen.
elle astiquât Elle serait surprise si elle astiquât les vitres. She would be surprised if she polished the windows.
on astiquât Si on astiquât les meubles, ils seraient brillants. If one polished the furniture, they would be shiny.
nous astiquassions Si nous astiquassions la maison, elle serait propre. If we cleaned the house, it would be tidy.
vous astiquassiez Si vous astiquassiez les verres, ils seraient étincelants. If you polished the glasses, they would be sparkling.
ils astiquassent S’ils astiquassent les chaussures, ils auraient l’air soigné. If they polished their shoes, they would look neat.
elles astiquassent Si elles astiquassent les statues, elles seraient magnifiques. If they polished the statues, they would be beautiful.

Other Conjugations for Astiquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb astiquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Astiquer – 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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