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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb bruisser

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The English translation of the French verb bruisser is “to rustle” or “to make a rustling noise.” It is pronounced “bwee-seh” in its infinitive form.

Bruisser comes from the Old French word “bruisser” which means “to make a noise.” It is most commonly used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Here are three examples of bruisser in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, with their respective English translations:

  1. Je craignais que les feuilles ne bruisssent sous mes pieds. (I was afraid that the leaves would rustle beneath my feet.)

  2. Il était possible qu’un animal bruisse dans les buissons. (It was possible that an animal was rustling in the bushes.)

  3. Nous voulions entendre le vent bruisser dans les arbres. (We wanted to hear the wind rustling in the trees.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je bruissasse Je serais heureux si je bruissasse bien. I would be happy if I whispered well.
tu bruissasses Si tu bruissasses moins fort, tu te ferais entendre. If you whispered less loudly, you would make yourself heard.
il bruissât S’il bruissât plus doucement, on dormirait mieux. If he whispered more softly, we would sleep better.
elle bruissât Si elle bruissât moins vite, on pourrait la suivre. If she whispered less quickly, we could follow her.
on bruissât Si on bruissât moins fort, on pourrait se concentrer. If one whispered less loudly, one could concentrate.
nous bruissassions Si nous bruissassions ensemble, ça serait romantique. If we whispered together, it would be romantic.
vous bruissassiez Si vous bruissassiez assez fort, vous pourriez être entendu. If you whispered loudly enough, you could be heard.
ils bruissassent S’ils bruissassent moins fort, on pourrait se reposer. If they whispered less loudly, we could rest.
elles bruissassent Si elles bruissassent plus vite, elles pourraient être entendues. If they whispered more quickly, they could be heard.

Other Conjugations for Bruisser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb bruisser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bruisser – 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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