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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baisoter

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The English translation of the French verb baisoter is “to peck” or “to give a quick kiss.”

The infinitive form of baisoter is pronounced as “beh-zo-tay.”

Baisoter comes from the French word “baiser,” which means “to kiss.” It is a combination of the verb “baiser” and the suffix “-ot,” which adds a diminutive or endearing connotation. Baisoter is most often used in everyday French to describe a quick, light kiss, often between two people who are in a romantic relationship or have a close bond.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, baisoter is conjugated as follows:

  • Je baisotasse (I pecked)
  • Tu baisotasses (You pecked)
  • Il/elle/on baisotât (He/she/one pecked)
  • Nous baisotassions (We pecked)
  • Vous baisotassiez (You pecked)
  • Ils/elles baisotassent (They pecked)

Examples:

  1. Je souhaitais qu’elle baisotât mes joues avant de partir. (I wished for her to give me a quick kiss on my cheeks before leaving.)
  2. Il fallait que je baisotasse sa main en signe d’adieu. (I had to give her a quick kiss on the hand as a sign of goodbye.)
  3. Nous préférions que nos parents baisotassent discrètement au lieu de nous embrasser devant nos amis. (We preferred for our parents to give each other quick kisses discreetly instead of kissing in front of our friends.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je baisotasse Si j’étais jeune, je baisotasse souvent. If I were young, I would often kiss.
tu baisotasses Si tu me manquais, tu baisotasses tellement. If I missed you, you would kiss me so much.
il baisotât Il serait heureux si il baisotât plus. He would be happy if he kissed more.
elle baisotât Elle souhaiterait que elle baisotât avec lui. She would like her to kiss him.
on baisotât Si on baisotât plus souvent, ça serait plus romantique. If one kissed more often, it would be more romantic.
nous baisotassions Si nous baisotassions ensemble, nous nous amuserions. If we kissed together, we would have fun.
vous baisotassiez Si vous baisotassiez un peu, vous seriez plus affectueux. If you kissed a little, you would be more affectionate.
ils baisotassent S’ils baisotassent plus passionnément, ils seraient heureux. If they kissed more passionately, they would be happy.
elles baisotassent Si elles baisotassent discrètement, ça serait plus excitant. If they kissed discreetly, it would be more exciting.

Other Conjugations for Baisoter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisoter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baisoter – 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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