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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baraquer

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The English translation of the French verb baraquer is “to make a fuss” or “to raise a fuss.” It is pronounced as bah-rah-kay.

The origin of the word baraquer can be traced back to the Old French word “barater,” meaning to deceive or to cheat. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to making a fuss or causing a commotion.

In everyday French, the verb baraquer is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with the word “que” to introduce a dependent clause.

Example 1: Je craignais qu’il ne baraquât encore une fois.
Translation: I was afraid that he would make a fuss again.

Example 2: Il fallait qu’elle ne baraquât pas devant tout le monde.
Translation: She had to not make a fuss in front of everyone.

Example 3: J’aurais préféré qu’ils ne baraquassent pas autant.
Translation: I would have preferred that they didn’t raise such a fuss.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je baraquasse Je voudrais que je baraquasse mieux. I wish I could build better.
tu baraquasses Si tu n’avais pas peur, tu baraquasses tout seul. If you weren’t afraid, you would build it by yourself.
il baraquât Il serait fier de toi si il baraquât bien. He would be proud of you if he built it well.
elle baraquât Elle serait contente si elle baraquât plus. She would be happy if she built more.
on baraquât Si on baraquât plus précisément, on ne ferait pas d’erreurs. If one built more accurately, one wouldn’t make mistakes.
nous baraquassions Si nous baraquassions ensemble, ça serait plus rapide. If we built together, it would be faster.
vous baraquassiez Si vous baraquassiez hier, ça serait déjà fini. If you had built it yesterday, it would already be done.
ils baraquassent S’ils baraquassent plus sérieusement, on aurait un meilleur abri. If they built more seriously, we would have a better shelter.
elles baraquassent Si elles ne se disputaient pas, elles baraquassent en peu de temps. If they didn’t argue, they would build it in a short time.

Other Conjugations for Baraquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baraquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baraquer – 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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