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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb canneler

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The English translation of the French verb canneler is “to flute” or “to score”. It is pronounced “kah-nuh-lay”.

Canneler comes from the French noun “cannelle” which means “cinnamon” or “cane” in reference to the grooves or ridges created by the verb’s action. It is most commonly used in cooking and baking to describe the process of scoring or making shallow cuts in dough or pastry.

In everyday French, canneler is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a wish or desire in a hypothetical or uncertain situation. It can also be used to convey a suggestion or recommendation.

  1. J’aimerais que tu cannèles la pâte avant de la mettre au four. (I would like you to flute the dough before putting it in the oven.)

  2. Il faudrait que nous cannélions la pâte pour qu’elle gonfle mieux à la cuisson. (We should flute the dough so it rises better when baking.)

  3. Je préférais que vous cannéliiez la pâte à tarte plutôt que de la perforer avec une fourchette. (I would prefer that you flute the pie crust instead of piercing it with a fork.)

  4. I would like you to flute the dough before putting it in the oven.

  5. We should flute the dough so it rises better when baking.

  6. I would prefer that you flute the pie crust instead of piercing it with a fork.

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

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Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cannellasse Je préférerais que je cannellasse mes pâtisseries. I would prefer that I add ridges to my pastries.
tu cannellasses Si tu voulais, tu cannellasses bien tes tartes. If you wanted, you would nicely add ridges to your tarts.
il cannellât Il serait mieux si il cannellât ses choux. It would be better if he added ridges to his cabbage.
elle cannellât Elle pourrait être fière si elle cannellât ses tartes. She could be proud if she added ridges to her tarts.
on cannellât Si on cannellât les biscuits, ils seraient plus jolis. If one added ridges to the cookies, they would be prettier.
nous cannellassions Si nous cannellassions le pain, il aurait meilleure allure. If we added ridges to the bread, it would look better.
vous cannellassiez Si vous cannelllassiez les tartes, elles seraient plus appétissantes. If you added ridges to the tarts, they would be more appetizing.
ils cannellassent S’ils cannelllassent les gâteaux, ils seraient plus croustillants. If they added ridges to the cakes, they would be more crispy.
elles cannellassent Si elles cannelllassent les choux, elles auraient une belle présentation. If they added ridges to the cream puffs, they would have a nice presentation.

Other Conjugations for Canneler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb canneler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Canneler – 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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