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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb charger

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The English translation of the French verb charger is “to charge.” It is pronounced “shaar-zhey.”

The word “charger” comes from the Old French word “chargier,” which ultimately derives from the Late Latin word “carricare,” meaning “to load or burden.” In everyday French, it 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 the usage of “charger” in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Je souhaitais que tu charges les valises dans la voiture. (I wished for you to load the suitcases in the car.)
  2. Il fallait que nous chargions la batterie avant de partir. (We had to charge the battery before leaving.)
  3. Nous préferions que vous chargiez les articles lourds sur le camion. (We preferred for you to load the heavy items onto the truck.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chargeasse Si j’avais plus d’énergie, je chargeasse des boîtes. If I had more energy, I would load boxes.
tu chargeasses Si tu n’étais pas fatigué, tu chargeasses les sacs. If you weren’t tired, you would load the bags.
il chargeât Il serait plus efficace s’il chargeât rapidement. He would be more efficient if he loaded quickly.
elle chargeât Elle serait surprise si elle chargeât toute la voiture. She would be surprised if she loaded the whole car.
on chargeât Si on chargeât moins, on économiserait de l’essence. If one loaded less, one would save on gas.
nous chargeassions Si nous chargeassions ensemble, ça irait plus vite. If we loaded together, it would go faster.
vous chargeassiez Si vous chargeassiez plus tôt, vous seriez partis maintenant. If you had loaded earlier, you would have left by now.
ils chargeassent S’ils chargeassent moins lourd, ils pourraient marcher plus vite. If they loaded less heavy, they could walk faster.
elles chargeassent Si elles chargeassent plus souvent, elles n’auraient pas besoin d’aide. If they loaded more often, they wouldn’t need help.

Other Conjugations for Charger.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb charger
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Charger – 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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