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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb auréoler

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The English translation of the French verb auréoler is “to halo” or “to encircle with a halo.” It is pronounced oh-ray-oh-lay.

The word “auréoler” comes from the French noun “auréole,” which means “halo.” It is derived from the Latin word “aura,” meaning “breeze” or “air.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is the imperfect subjunctive tense. This tense is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

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

  1. Il fallait que je l’auréole de lumière pour qu’il ressemble à un ange. (I had to halo him with light so that he would look like an angel.)
  2. Je voulais qu’elle s’auréole d’un halo de mystère pour rendre la soirée plus intéressante. (I wanted her to halo herself with a mysterious aura to make the evening more interesting.)
  3. Il était important que le gagnant s’auréole de gloire pour représenter notre équipe. (It was important for the winner to halo himself with glory to represent our team.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je auréolasse Je serais heureux si j’auréolasse mon travail de reconnaissance. I would be happy if I were to be recognized for my work.
tu auréolasses Si tu auréolasses cette sculpture d’or, elle serait encore plus belle. If you gilded this sculpture, it would be even more beautiful.
il auréolât Il aurait un air mystérieux si il auréolât sa tête d’une couronne de feuilles. He would have a mysterious look if he crowned his head with a wreath of leaves.
elle auréolât Elle serait resplendissante si elle auréolât son visage d’un sourire. She would be radiant if she adorned her face with a smile.
on auréolât Si on auréolât ce château de lumières, il serait impressionnant. If one illuminated this castle with lights, it would be impressive.
nous auréolassions Si nous auréolassions nos efforts d’une récompense, ça nous motiverait. If we rewarded our efforts, it would motivate us.
vous auréolassiez Si vous auréolassiez vos cheveux de fleurs, vous seriez élégante. If you adorned your hair with flowers, you would be elegant.
ils auréolassent S’ils auréolassent leurs victoires de célébrations, ça serait festif. If they celebrated their victories, it would be festive.
elles auréolassent Si elles auréolassent leur amitié d’affection, leur relation serait plus forte. If they adorned their friendship with affection, their relationship would be stronger.

Other Conjugations for Auréoler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb auréoler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Auréoler – 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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