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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb camoufler

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The English translation of the French verb camoufler is “to camouflage.” It is pronounced “kah-moo-flay.”

The language origin of camoufler comes from the word “camouflage,” which originated in the French word “camoufler” in the early 20th century. It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is a subjunctive form used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. This tense is commonly used in French to talk about wishes, regrets, or uncertainties.

Example 1: J’aurais aimé que tu camouflais ton mensonge.
Translation: I would have liked for you to have camouflaged your lie.

Example 2: Je doute qu’il camouflait bien sa peur.
Translation: I doubt that he was camouflaging his fear well.

Example 3: Il fallait que nous camouflions notre position afin de ne pas être découverts.
Translation: We had to camouflage our position in order not to be discovered.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je camouflasse Si j’étais un soldat, je camouflasse mon uniforme. If I were a soldier, I would camouflage my uniform.
tu camouflasses Si tu étais un animal, tu camouflasses ta fourrure. If you were an animal, you would camouflage your fur.
il camouflât Il serait difficile à voir s’il camouflât bien. He would be hard to see if he camouflaged well.
elle camouflât Elle serait surprise si elle camouflât bien. She would be surprised if she camouflaged well.
on camouflât Si on camouflât mieux, on serait plus en sécurité. If one camouflaged better, one would be safer.
nous camouflassions Si nous camouflassions nos intentions, on ne nous remarquerait pas. If we camouflaged our intentions, we wouldn’t be noticed.
vous camouflassiez Si vous camouflassiez vos actions, personne ne soupçonnerait. If you camouflaged your actions, no one would suspect.
ils camouflassent S’ils camouflassent leurs véhicules, ils seraient mieux protégés. If they camouflaged their vehicles, they would be better protected.
elles camouflassent Si elles camouflassent leurs armes, elles pourraient attaquer sans être vues. If they camouflaged their weapons, they could attack without being seen.

Other Conjugations for Camoufler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb camoufler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Camoufler – 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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