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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb atomiser

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The English translation of the French verb atomiser is “to atomize” or “to spray.” It is pronounced as “ah-toh-me-zay” in its infinitive form.

Atomiser comes from the French noun “atome,” meaning “atom,” which in turn comes from the Latin word “atomus,” also meaning “atom.” The suffix “-iser” is often added to nouns to form verbs in French.

In everyday French, atomiser is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a wish, doubt, or possibility in the past. This tense is formed by adding the appropriate endings to the stem of the verb, which in this case is “atomis-.”

Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, with their respective English translations:

  1. Nous aimerions que tu atomises la poudre. (We would like you to atomize the powder.)
  2. Il doutait que je ne l’atomise. (He doubted that I would atomize it.)
  3. J’aurais aimé que tu atomises la tache. (I would have liked you to atomize the stain.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je atomisasse Si j’étais plus grand, je atomisasse mes ennemis. If I were taller, I would atomize my enemies.
tu atomisasses Si tu avais plus d’argent, tu atomisasses plus de villes. If you had more money, you would atomize more cities.
il atomisât Il serait plus fort s’il atomisât plus souvent. He would be stronger if he atomized more often.
elle atomisât Elle serait plus rapide si elle atomisât tout sur son passage. She would be faster if she atomized everything in her path.
on atomisât Si on atomisât moins, on polluerait moins. If one atomized less, one would pollute less.
nous atomisassions Si nous atomisassions ensemble, on gagnerait la bataille. If we atomized together, we would win the battle.
vous atomisassiez Si vous atomisassiez avant de partir, vous auriez moins de regrets. If you atomized before leaving, you would have less regrets.
ils atomisassent S’ils atomisassent plus d’ennemis, ils auraient un meilleur taux de survie. If they atomized more enemies, they would have a better survival rate.
elles atomisassent Si elles atomisassent le ciel, il y aurait plus d’étoiles. If they atomized the sky, there would be more stars.

Other Conjugations for Atomiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb atomiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Atomiser – 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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