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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb bivouaquer

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The English translation of the French verb bivouaquer is “to bivouac”. The infinitive form, bivouaquer, is pronounced “bee-voo-ah-kay”.

Bivouaquer comes from the French word “bivouac”, which in turn comes from the Swiss dialect word “biwacht”, meaning “night watch”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of camping or staying outdoors for a short period of time, especially overnight.

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

  • Je bivouaquasse (I bivouaced)
  • Tu bivouaquasses (You bivouaced)
  • Il/elle bivouaquât (He/she bivouaced)
  • Nous bivouaquassions (We bivouaced)
  • Vous bivouaquassiez (You all bivouaced)
  • Ils/elles bivouaquassent (They bivouaced)

Here are three examples of bivouaquer used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que nous bivouaquassions près de la rivière pour pouvoir pêcher tôt le matin. (We had to bivouac near the river in order to fish early in the morning.)
  2. J’aimais que tu bivouaquasses avec moi, c’était une expérience unique. (I loved it when you bivouaced with me, it was a unique experience.)
  3. Il était important que vous bivouaquassiez à l’abri des arbres pour éviter la pluie. (It was important for you to bivouac under the trees to avoid the rain.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bivouaquasse Je te donne le conseil d’arrêter de bivouaquasse. I advise you to stop bivouacking.
tu bivouaquasses Si tu bivouaquasses moins, tu aurais plus d’énergie. If you bivouacked less, you would have more energy.
il bivouaquât Il serait content si il bivouaquât avec ses amis. He would be happy if he bivouacked with his friends.
elle bivouaquât Elle serait surprise si elle bivouaquât sous la pluie. She would be surprised if she bivouacked in the rain.
on bivouaquât Si on bivouaquât ensemble, ça serait plus confortable. If one bivouacked together, it would be more comfortable.
nous bivouaquassions Si nous bivouaquassions dans la forêt, ce serait romantique. If we bivouacked in the forest, it would be romantic.
vous bivouaquassiez Si vous bivouaquassiez plus souvent, vous auriez plus d’aventures. If you bivouacked more often, you would have more adventures.
ils bivouaquassent S’ils bivouaquassent près de la montagne, ils verraient les étoiles. If they bivouacked near the mountain, they would see the stars.
elles bivouaquassent Si elles bivouaquassent ensemble, elles pourraient se raconter des histoires. If they bivouacked together, they could tell each other stories.

Other Conjugations for Bivouaquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bivouaquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bivouaquer – 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.

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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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