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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb basaner

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The English translation of the French verb basaner is “to nag/to pester/to bother.” The infinitive form is pronounced “bah-zah-neh.”

The word basaner comes from the Old French word “bassaner,” which means “to beat/whip.” It evolved from the Latin word “bassus,” meaning “low.”

In everyday French, basaner is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a request or desire in a more polite and less direct manner. It is often used to express annoyance or frustration towards someone’s actions.

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

  1. Il fallait que tu ne me basanes pas avec tes questions incessantes. (You had to stop pestering me with your incessant questions.)

  2. Je voulais que vous ne basaniez pas vos collègues avec vos critiques constantes. (I wanted you not to bother your colleagues with your constant criticisms.)

  3. Elle souhaitait que je n’arrête pas de la basaner pour qu’elle fasse ses devoirs. (She wished I would stop nagging her so she could do her homework.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je basanasse Si j’étais riche, je basanasse mes cheveux. If I were rich, I would get my hair dyed.
tu basanasses Si tu avais le temps, tu basanasses ta voiture. If you had the time, you would clean your car.
il basanât Il serait surpris si il basanât ses meubles. He would be surprised if he polished his furniture.
elle basanât Elle serait ravie si elle basanât ses chaussures. She would be delighted if she polished her shoes.
on basanât Si on basanât le sol, on aurait une maison propre. If one polished the floor, we would have a clean house.
nous basanassions Si nous basanassions régulièrement, nos objets seraient plus brillants. If we polished regularly, our objects would be shinier.
vous basanassiez Si vous basanassiez vos bijoux, ils seraient plus beaux. If you polished your jewelry, they would be more beautiful.
ils basanassent S’ils basanassent leurs armes, ils seraient prêts pour la bataille. If they polished their weapons, they would be ready for battle.
elles basanassent Si elles basanassent leurs ongles, ça serait plus élégant. If they polished their nails, it would be more elegant.

Other Conjugations for Basaner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb basaner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Basaner – 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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