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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb bloguer

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The English translation of the French verb bloguer is “to blog.” It is pronounced “blo-guh-ray.”

The word bloguer is derived from the English term “blog,” and it entered the French language in the early 21st century. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of writing and publishing blog posts on the internet.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, bloguer is most commonly used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action or situation in the past.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with the respective English translations:

  1. J’aurais aimé que tu bloguasses plus souvent. (I would have liked for you to blog more often.)
  2. Si j’avais plus de temps, je bloguerais tous les jours. (If I had more time, I would blog every day.)
  3. Il était important que nous bloguassions régulièrement pour fidéliser nos lecteurs. (It was important for us to blog regularly to build a loyal readership.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bloguasse Si j’avais plus de temps, je bloguasse tous les jours. If I had more time, I would blog every day.
tu bloguasses Si tu bloguasses plus, tu aurais plus de succès. If you blogged more, you would have more success.
il bloguât Il serait content si il bloguât pour son entreprise. He would be happy if he blogged for his company.
elle bloguât Elle serait surprise si elle bloguât pour un magazine. She would be surprised if she blogged for a magazine.
on bloguât Si on bloguât plus souvent, on aurait plus de lecteurs. If one blogged more often, one would have more readers.
nous bloguassions Si nous bloguassions ensemble, nous pourrions échanger nos idées. If we blogged together, we could exchange our ideas.
vous bloguassiez Si vous bloguassiez moins, vous auriez plus de temps libre. If you blogged less, you would have more free time.
ils bloguassent S’ils bloguassent plus sérieusement, ils auraient plus d’influence. If they blogged more seriously, they would have more influence.
elles bloguassent Si elles bloguassent ensemble, ça serait intéressant. If they blogged together, it would be interesting.

Other Conjugations for Bloguer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bloguer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bloguer – 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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