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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb blaguer

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The English translation of the French verb blaguer is “to joke” or “to tease.” The infinitive form is pronounced “blah-ger.”

The origin of the word blaguer comes from the Latin word “blaterare,” meaning “to chatter.” It was later adapted into Old French as “blaguer,” which initially meant “to babble” or “to talk nonsense.” Over time, the meaning shifted to “to joke” or “to tease.”

In everyday French, blaguer is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense when expressing doubt or uncertainty. This tense is used to describe hypothetical or unlikely situations in the past.

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

  1. Il était possible qu’il blaguât sur la situation. (It was possible that he was joking about the situation.)

  2. Je préférais que tu ne blaguasses pas avec mes sentiments. (I preferred that you didn’t joke around with my feelings.)

  3. Nous doutions qu’il blaguât sur ses intentions. (We doubted that he was joking about his intentions.)

English translations:

  1. Il était possible qu’il blaguât sur la situation. (It was possible that he was joking about the situation.)

  2. Je préférais que tu ne blaguasses pas avec mes sentiments. (I preferred that you didn’t joke around with my feelings.)

  3. Nous doutions qu’il blaguât sur ses intentions. (We doubted that he was joking about his intentions.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je blaguasse Je serais plus drôle si je blaguasse plus souvent. I would be funnier if I joked more often.
tu blaguasses Si tu blaguasses moins, tu serais moins fatigué. If you joked less, you would be less tired.
il blaguât Il serait offensé si il blaguât sur sa mère. He would be offended if he joked about his mother.
elle blaguât Elle serait vexée si elle blaguât sur son poids. She would be annoyed if she joked about her weight.
on blaguât Si on blaguât moins, on prendrait les choses plus au sérieux. If one joked less, one would take things more seriously.
nous blaguassions Si nous blaguassions ensemble, ça serait divertissant. If we joked together, it would be entertaining.
vous blaguassiez Si vous blaguassiez plus souvent, vous seriez plus populaire. If you joked more often, you would be more popular.
ils blaguassent S’ils blaguassent moins vulgairement, ils seraient plus appréciés. If they joked less vulgarly, they would be more appreciated.
elles blaguassent Si elles blaguassent avec moins de sarcasme, elles seraient plus drôles. If they joked with less sarcasm, they would be funnier.

Other Conjugations for Blaguer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blaguer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Blaguer – 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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