Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Introduction to the verb bouleverser
The English translation of the French verb bouleverser is “to upset” or “to disturb.” It is pronounced as “boo-luh-vair-say.”
The word bouleverser comes from the Old French word “bouleverse,” which is a combination of “bouler” (to roll) and “verser” (to pour). This verb first appeared in the French language in the 12th century and has since evolved to have the meaning of physically or emotionally shaking or overturning something or someone.
In everyday French, bouleverser is commonly used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. This tense is formed by using the present tense of the subjunctive mood with the imperfect tense of avoir or être.
Examples:
- Il fallait que je bouleversasse mes plans pour aller à cette réunion. (I had to upset my plans to attend this meeting.)
- J’aurais aimé que tu ne bouleversasses pas mes affaires sans me demander. (I wish you hadn’t disturbed my things without asking me.)
- Il était possible que la nouvelle bouleversât complètement sa vie. (It was possible that the news would completely upset his life.)
Table of the Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of bouleverser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | bouleversasse | Je ne serais pas content si je bouleversasse mes plans. | I would not be happy if I messed up my plans. |
tu | bouleversasses | Tu serais perdue si tu bouleversasses la salle. | You would be lost if you messed up the room. |
il | bouleversât | Il ne pourrait pas dormir s’il bouleversât son lit. | He would not be able to sleep if he messed up his bed. |
elle | bouleversât | Elle serait fâchée si elle bouleversât la liste. | She would be upset if she messed up the list. |
on | bouleversât | On se sentirait mal si on bouleversât l’ordre. | One would feel bad if one messed up the order. |
nous | bouleversassions | Si nous bouleversassions nos projets, ça serait un désastre. | If we messed up our plans, it would be a disaster. |
vous | bouleversassiez | Si vous bouleversassiez votre planning, vous serez en retard. | If you messed up your schedule, you would be late. |
ils | bouleversassent | S’ils bouleversassent tout, ça serait un chaos. | If they messed up everything, it would be chaos. |
elles | bouleversassent | Si elles bouleversassent les règles, personne ne comprendrait. | If they messed up the rules, nobody would understand. |
Other Conjugations for Bouleverser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser (this article)
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bouleverser
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Bouleverser – About the French Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense
Formation
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Interactions with Other Tenses
Subjonctif Présent
Indicatif Passé Composé
Conditional
Conditional Perfect
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