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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb biloquer

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The English translation of the French verb biloquer is “to block” or “to hinder.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “bee-lok-ay.”

The word biloquer comes from the Old French word “bloquer,” which also means “to block.” It is derived from the Latin word “bloccus,” meaning “log” or “block of wood.”

In everyday French, biloquer is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with other verbs to express an intention to block or hinder something.

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

  1. Je craignais qu’il ne biloquât le projet. (I was afraid he would block the project.)
  2. Nous voulions que vous ne biloquiez pas notre mariage. (We wanted you to not hinder our wedding.)
  3. Il était possible que la grève biloquât les transports. (It was possible that the strike would block the transportation.)

In all of these examples, biloquer is used to express a potential action that might have been a hindrance or obstacle to something else.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je biloquasse Si j’étais plus souple, je biloquasse sans douleur. If I were more flexible, I would twist without pain.
tu biloquasses Si tu ne faisais pas d’efforts, tu biloquasses mal. If you didn’t make any efforts, you would twist badly.
il biloquât Il serait surpris s’il biloquât aussi bien que moi. He would be surprised if he could twist as well as me.
elle biloquât Elle serait plus détendue s’elle biloquât tous les jours. She would be more relaxed if she twisted every day.
on biloquât Si on ne se forçait pas, on biloquât normalement. If one didn’t force themselves, one would twist normally.
nous biloquassions Si nous biloquassions plus longtemps, nous serions plus souples. If we twisted for longer, we would be more flexible.
vous biloquassiez Si vous biloquassiez ensemble, vous vous amuseriez. If you all twisted together, you would have fun.
ils biloquassent S’ils biloquassent en rythme, ça serait plus joli. If they twisted in rhythm, it would be prettier.
elles biloquassent Si elles biloquassent plus souvent, elles auraient moins de douleurs. If they twisted more often, they would have less pain.

Other Conjugations for Biloquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb biloquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biloquer – 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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