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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cadastrer

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The English translation of the French verb cadastrer is “to register” or “to survey.” The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced as [ka-das-tre].

The word “cadastrer” comes from the French word “cadastre,” which in turn comes from the Latin word “cadaster,” meaning “register.” In everyday French, “cadastrer” is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Il fallait que je cadastrasse ce terrain avant de le vendre. (I had to survey this land before selling it.)
  2. Nous aimerions que vous cadastrassiez tous les biens immobiliers de la ville. (We would like you to register all the real estate properties in the city.)
  3. Je cherchais un expert pour qu’il cadastrât ma propriété. (I was looking for an expert to survey my property.)

English translations:

  1. It was necessary for me to survey this land before selling it.
  2. We would like you to register all the real estate properties in the city.
  3. I was looking for an expert to survey my property.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cadastrasse Si j’avais le temps, je cadastrasse toute la ville. If I had the time, I would map the entire city.
tu cadastrasses Si tu comprenais mieux, tu cadastrasses plus facilement. If you understood better, you would map more easily.
il cadastrât Il serait plus organisé s’il cadastrât toutes les propriétés. He would be more organized if he mapped all the properties.
elle cadastrât Elle serait plus efficace si elle cadastrât toutes les zones. She would be more effective if she mapped all the areas.
on cadastrât Si on cadastrât tous les bâtiments, ça serait plus sûr. If one mapped all the buildings, it would be safer.
nous cadastrassions Si nous cadastrassions plus vite, nous finirions plus tôt. If we mapped faster, we would finish earlier.
vous cadastrassiez Si vous cadastrassiez correctement, vous éviteriez les erreurs. If you mapped correctly, you would avoid mistakes.
ils cadastrassent S’ils cadastrassent toutes les propriétés, ils seraient plus précis. If they mapped all the properties, they would be more accurate.
elles cadastrassent Si elles cadastrassent les mêmes zones, elles trouveraient les erreurs. If they mapped the same areas, they would find the mistakes.

Other Conjugations for Cadastrer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cadastrer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cadastrer – 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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