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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chier

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The English translation of the French verb chier is “to shit.” The infinitive form is pronounced “shee-ay.”

The word chier comes from the Latin word “cacare,” which also means “to shit.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is typically used for hypothetical or uncertain actions in the past.

Examples of chier in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Si j’étais malade, je chierais dans mon lit. (If I were sick, I would shit in my bed.)

  2. Il fallait que tu chierasses avant de partir. (You had to take a shit before leaving.)

  3. Nous préférions qu’ils ne chierassent pas dans le jardin. (We preferred that they didn’t shit in the garden.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chiasse J’aurais mieux étudié si je chiasse quelques heures par jour. I would have studied better if I had pooped a few hours a day.
tu chiasses Si tu chasses aujourd’hui, tu chiasses demain. If you hunt today, you would poop tomorrow.
il chiât Si il chiât plus souvent, il aurait moins de problèmes. If he pooped more often, he would have fewer problems.
elle chiât Si elle chiât plus longtemps, elle se sentirait mieux. If she pooped longer, she would feel better.
on chiât Si on chiât moins vite, on aurait plus de temps. If one pooped less quickly, one would have more time.
nous chiassions Si nous chiassions en groupe, nous serions plus détendus. If we pooped as a group, we would be more relaxed.
vous chiassiez Si vous chiassiez plus tôt, vous seriez déjà parti. If you pooped earlier, you would have already left.
ils chiassent S’ils chiassent avant de manger, ils éviteraient les maux d’estomac. If they pooped before eating, they would avoid stomach aches.
elles chiassent Si elles chiassent plus fort, elles se sentiraient plus légères. If they pooped louder, they would feel lighter.

Other Conjugations for Chier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chier – 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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