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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chaparder

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The English translation of the French verb chaparder is “to steal” or “to pilfer.” The infinitive form of chaparder is pronounced “sha-par-day.”

Chaparder comes from the Old French word “chapar,” meaning “to grab.” It is most often used in every day French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Here are three simple examples of chaparder in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, with their respective English translations:

  1. Il fallait que je chapardasse un peu d’argent pour payer mon loyer.
    Translation: I had to steal a bit of money to pay my rent.

  2. Si je n’avais pas été pris en flagrant délit, j’aurais continué à chaparder.
    Translation: If I hadn’t been caught in the act, I would have continued to steal.

  3. Mes parents étaient convaincus que je chapardais des bonbons dans leur placard.
    Translation: My parents were convinced that I was stealing candy from their pantry.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chapardasse Si j’avais le temps, je chapardasse des bonbons dans le magasin. If I had the time, I would steal some candies from the store.
tu chapardasses Si tu n’étais pas là, tu chapardasses mes affaires. If you weren’t here, you would steal my things.
il chapardât Il serait en colère si il chapardât dans le jardin. He would be angry if he stole from the garden.
elle chapardât Elle serait surprise si elle chapardât discrètement. She would be surprised if she stole sneakily.
on chapardât Si on chapardât moins, on se ferait moins prendre. If one stole less, one would get caught less.
nous chapardassions Si nous chapardassions souvent, nous aurions des ennuis. If we stole often, we would get in trouble.
vous chapardassiez Si vous chapardassiez moins, vous auriez moins de problèmes. If you stole less, you would have fewer problems.
ils chapardassent S’ils chapardassent sans permission, ils seraient punis. If they stole without permission, they would be punished.
elles chapardassent Si elles chapardassent ensemble, ça serait plus facile. If they stole together, it would be easier.

Other Conjugations for Chaparder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chaparder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chaparder – 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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