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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb choper

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The English translation of the French verb “choper” is “to catch” or “to get.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “sho-pey.”

“Choper” comes from the colloquial French word “chopiner,” which means “to drink.” It is most often used in every day French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a desire or possibility in the past.

Example 1: Je souhaitais choper un taxi pour rentrer chez moi.
Translation: I wished to catch a taxi to go home.

Example 2: Il fallait que je chope ce train pour arriver à l’heure.
Translation: I had to catch this train to arrive on time.

Example 3: Nous avions peur de choper le virus lors de notre voyage à l’étranger.
Translation: We were afraid of catching the virus during our trip abroad.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je chopasse Je voudrais que je chopasse un café. I wish I could grab a coffee.
tu chopasses Si tu chopasses plus souvent, tu serais plus rapide. If you grabbed more often, you would be faster.
il chopât Il serait sympa si il chopât un verre avec nous. It would be nice if he could grab a drink with us.
elle chopât Elle serait surprise si elle chopât un baiser. She would be surprised if she could steal a kiss.
on chopât On serait plus organisés si on chopât les réunions. We would be more organized if we could grab the meetings.
nous chopassions Si nous chopassions ensemble, ça serait plus efficace. If we grabbed together, it would be more efficient.
vous chopassiez Si vous chopassiez mieux, vous auriez plus de succès. If you grabbed better, you would have more success.
ils chopassent S’ils chopassent moins, ils auraient plus de temps pour se reposer. If they grabbed less, they would have more time to rest.
elles chopassent Si elles chopassent plus souvent, elles auraient plus d’expériences. If they grabbed more often, they would have more experiences.

Other Conjugations for Choper.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb choper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Choper – 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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