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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb atrophier

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The English translation of the French verb atrophier is “to atrophy.” The infinitive form is pronounced as ah-troof-yay.

Atrophier comes from the Greek roots “a-” meaning “without” and “trophe” meaning “nourishment.” In French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Here are three simple examples of atrophier in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que je me soigne pour ne pas atrophier davantage mes muscles. (It was necessary for me to take care of myself in order to not further atrophy my muscles.)
  2. Si elle n’avait pas fait de sport, elle aurait pu atrophier ses capacités physiques. (If she had not played sports, she could have atrophied her physical abilities.)
  3. Il craignait que sa blessure ne l’ait fait atrophier son talent de pianiste. (He was afraid that his injury had caused him to atrophy his talent as a pianist.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je atrophiasse Si j’avais mangé plus, je atrophiasse moins. If I had eaten more, I would atrophy less.
tu atrophiasses Si tu ne faisais pas de sport, tu atrophiasses rapidement. If you didn’t exercise, you would atrophy quickly.
il atrophiât Il serait triste si il atrophiât sa force. He would be sad if he atrophied his strength.
elle atrophiât Elle serait inquiète si elle atrophiât ses muscles. She would be worried if she atrophied her muscles.
on atrophiât Si on atrophiât ses capacités, on aurait plus de difficultés. If one atrophied their abilities, one would have more difficulties.
nous atrophiassions Si nous atrophiassions ensemble, nous nous encouragerions. If we atrophied together, we would encourage each other.
vous atrophiassiez Si vous atrophiassiez votre énergie, vous seriez faible. If you atrophied your energy, you would be weak.
ils atrophiassent S’ils atrophiassent davantage, ils perdraient leur force. If they atrophied more, they would lose their strength.
elles atrophiassent Si elles atrophiassent leur endurance, elles se fatigueraient vite. If they atrophied their endurance, they would get tired quickly.

Other Conjugations for Atrophier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb atrophier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Atrophier – 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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