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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb brusquer

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The English translation of the French verb brusquer is “to rush” or “to push around”. The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced “broo-skay”.

The origin of the word brusquer can be traced back to the Latin word “bruscus”, meaning “to be rough”. It was later adapted into Old French as “brusquer” with the same meaning of being rough or harsh.

In everyday French, the verb brusquer is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is typically used after certain conjunctions or expressions such as “il faut que” (it’s necessary that), “à moins que” (unless), or “pour que” (so that).

Here are 3 simple examples of brusquer in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que tu ne brusquasses pas les enfants. (It was necessary for you to not rush the children.)
  2. Pour que la situation ne s’aggrave pas, il fallait que tu ne brusquasses pas le patron. (So that the situation wouldn’t worsen, it was necessary for you to not push around the boss.)
  3. À moins que tu ne brusquasses les choses, on pourrait trouver une solution. (Unless you rush things, we could find a solution.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je brusquasse Si j’étais en colère, je brusquasse tout le monde. If I were angry, I would disregard everyone.
tu brusquasses Si tu étais plus patient, tu ne brusquasses pas les autres. If you were more patient, you wouldn’t push others around.
il brusquât Il serait surpris s’il brusquât un inconnu. He would be surprised if he were to be rude to a stranger.
elle brusquât Elle serait blessée si elle brusquât ses amis. She would be hurt if she were to be abrupt with her friends.
on brusquât Si on brusquât tout le monde, on se ferait détester. If one were to be rude to everyone, one would be disliked.
nous brusquassions Si nous brusquassions moins, nous serions plus appréciés. If we were less rude, we would be more appreciated.
vous brusquassiez Si vous brusquassiez les autres, vous seriez mal vus. If you were to be rude to others, you would not be well seen.
ils brusquassent S’ils brusquassent les clients, ils perdraient leur emploi. If they were to rush the clients, they would lose their job.
elles brusquassent Si elles brusquassent leurs enfants, ils seraient tristes. If they were to be rude to their children, they would be sad.

Other Conjugations for Brusquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brusquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brusquer – 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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