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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb autoproclamer

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The English translation of the French verb autoproclamer is “to proclaim oneself.” It is pronounced as “oh-toh-proh-cla-may.”

The language origin of autoproclamer comes from the combination of “auto,” meaning self, and “proclamer,” meaning to proclaim. It is a reflexive verb, meaning the subject is also the object of the action.

In everyday French, autoproclamer is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action. It is often used in a formal or rhetorical context, such as in speeches or declarations.

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

  1. “Je souhaitais que tu t’autoproclamasses roi de France.” (I wished that you would proclaim yourself king of France.)

  2. “Il était temps que nous nous autoproclamassions défenseurs des droits de l’homme.” (It was time that we proclaimed ourselves defenders of human rights.)

  3. “Je voulais que vous vous autoproclamassiez le meilleur joueur de l’équipe.” (I wanted you to proclaim yourself the best player on the team.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je m’autoproclamasse Si j’avais plus de confiance en moi, je m’autoproclamasse président. If I had more self-confidence, I would proclaim myself president.
tu t’autoproclamasses Si tu gagnais le prix Nobel, tu t’autoproclamasses génie. If you won the Nobel Prize, you would proclaim yourself a genius.
il s’autoproclamât Il serait risqué qu’il s’autoproclamât chef sans expérience. It would be risky for him to proclaim himself a leader without experience.
elle s’autoproclamât Elle serait ridicule si elle s’autoproclamât experte en tout. She would be ridiculous if she proclaimed herself an expert in everything.
on s’autoproclamât Si on s’autoproclamât expert sans diplôme, on pourrait avoir des problèmes. If one proclaimed oneself an expert without a degree, one could have problems.
nous nous autoproclamassions Si nous avions plus de courage, nous nous autoproclamassions champions. If we had more courage, we would proclaim ourselves champions.
vous vous autoproclamassiez Si vous n’aviez pas peur de l’échec, vous vous autoproclamassiez vainqueurs. If you were not afraid of failure, you would proclaim yourselves winners.
ils s’autoproclamassent S’ils avaient plus de pouvoir, ils s’autoproclamassent rois. If they had more power, they would proclaim themselves kings.
elles s’autoproclamassent Si elles avaient plus de confiance en elles, elles s’autoproclamassent reines. If they had more confidence in themselves, they would proclaim themselves queens.

Other Conjugations for Autoproclamer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb autoproclamer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Autoproclamer – 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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