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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb blondoyer

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The English translation of the French verb blondoyer is “to flatter.” The infinitive form is pronounced “blawndwa-yay.”

Blondoyer comes from the French adjective “blond,” meaning “blond” or “fair-haired,” and the verb “oyer,” meaning “to hear.” It literally means “to hear as if one has blond hair,” implying that the person being flattered is easily swayed or gullible.

In everyday French, blondoyer is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used for hypothetical or uncertain situations in the past. It is often used with the conjunction “que” (that) to indicate the subject’s thoughts or desires.

Example 1: J’étais content que tu me blondoyes.
Translation: I was glad that you were flattering me.

Example 2: Il doutait que le politicien blondoyât la foule.
Translation: He doubted that the politician was flattering the crowd.

Example 3: Nous ne leur pardonnions pas qu’ils nous blondoyassent.
Translation: We did not forgive them for flattering us.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je blondoyasse Si j’étais plus prétencieux, je blondoyasse trop. If I were more pretentious, I would flatter too much.
tu blondoyasses Si tu blondoyasses moins, tu serais plus sincère. If you flattered less, you would be more sincere.
il blondoyât Il serait plus naturel s’il blondoyât moins. It would be more natural if he flattered less.
elle blondoyât Elle serait plus modeste si elle blondoyât moins. She would be more modest if she flattered less.
on blondoyât Si on blondoyât moins, on serait moins hypocrite. If one flattered less, one would be less hypocritical.
nous blondoyassions Si nous blondoyassions plus souvent, nous serions plus agréables. If we flattered more often, we would be more pleasant.
vous blondoyassiez Si vous blondoyassiez plus, vous auriez plus de succès. If you flattered more, you would have more success.
ils blondoyassent S’ils blondoyassent moins, ils seraient plus honnêtes. If they flattered less, they would be more honest.
elles blondoyassent Si elles blondoyassent davantage, elles seraient plus aimables. If they flattered more, they would be more likeable.

Other Conjugations for Blondoyer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blondoyer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Blondoyer – 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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