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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chalouper

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The English translation of the French verb chalouper is “to sway” or “to rock”. It is pronounced as [sha-loo-pay] in the infinitive form.

The language origin of chalouper is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Old French word “chaloper” which meant “to hobble” or “to limp”. It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a desire, possibility, or doubt in the past.

Examples of chalouper in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que je chaloupasse sur le bateau pour ne pas tomber. (I had to sway on the boat to avoid falling.)
  2. Nous souhaitions que vous chaloupiez avec nous sur la piste de danse. (We wished for you to sway with us on the dance floor.)
  3. Ils doutaient que le bébé chaloupât assez pour s’endormir. (They doubted that the baby would sway enough to fall asleep.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chaloupasse Si j’étais à bord, je chaloupasse avec le bateau. If I were on board, I would sway with the boat.
tu chaloupasses Si tu avais le mal de mer, tu chaloupasses plus fort. If you had seasickness, you would sway harder.
il chaloupât Il serait plus calme s’il chaloupât moins. He would be calmer if he swayed less.
elle chaloupât Elle serait plus heureuse si elle chaloupât avec joie. She would be happier if she swayed joyfully.
on chaloupât Si on chaloupât ensemble, on aurait le mal de mer. If one swayed together, one would get seasick.
nous chaloupassions Si nous chaloupassions tous les jours, on s’habituerait. If we swayed every day, we would get used to it.
vous chaloupassiez Si vous chaloupassiez plus vite, on arriverait plus tôt. If you swayed faster, we would arrive earlier.
ils chaloupassent S’ils chaloupassent trop, le capitaine serait mécontent. If they swayed too much, the captain would be displeased.
elles chaloupassent Si elles chaloupassent en rythme, ce serait agréable. If they swayed in rhythm, it would be pleasant.

Other Conjugations for Chalouper.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chalouper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chalouper – 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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