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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb boiser

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The English translation of the French verb boiser is “to panel”. It is pronounced as “bwah-zay”.

The language origin of boiser can be traced back to the Old French word “bois” which means “wood” and was later influenced by the Middle French word “boisseau” which means “wooden vessel”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of covering a wall or surface with wooden panels.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, boiser is primarily used in conditional sentences to express a hypothetical or uncertain action or situation in the past. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense, with their English translations:

  1. Si j’avais suivi tes conseils, j’aurais pu boiser le salon moi-même. (If I had followed your advice, I could have paneled the living room myself.)
  2. Il était temps que tu boises cette vieille armoire, elle commençait à s’abimer. (It was time for you to panel that old wardrobe, it was starting to deteriorate.)
  3. Je ne pensais pas que tu pourrais boiser toute la pièce en un seul jour. (I didn’t think you could panel the whole room in just one day.)

In each of these examples, the verb boiser is used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with other verbs to form a complex sentence in the conditional mood.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je boisasse Si je faisais du bricolage, je boisasse plus de meubles. If I did woodworking, I would make more furniture.
tu boisasses Si tu t’entraînes, tu boisasses moins d’eau. If you trained, you would drink less water.
il boisât Il serait fier si il boisât mieux. He would be proud if he drank better.
elle boisât Elle serait en colère si elle boisât trop vite. She would be angry if she drank too fast.
on boisât Si on boisât tous les jours, on serait alcoolique. If one drank every day, one would be an alcoholic.
nous boisassions Si nous boisassions en groupe, nous serions plus joyeux. If we drank as a group, we would be happier.
vous boisassiez Si vous boisassiez moins, vous auriez moins de problèmes. If you drank less, you would have fewer problems.
ils boisassent S’ils boisassent ensemble, ils seraient ivres. If they drank together, they would be drunk.
elles boisassent Si elles boisassent du jus naturel, ça serait plus sain. If they drank natural juice, it would be healthier.

Other Conjugations for Boiser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Boiser – 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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