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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cocoler

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The English translation of the French verb cocoler is “to cuddle” or “to snuggle.” It is pronounced as “ko-koh-leh.”

The language origin of cocoler is uncertain, but it is believed to come from the French word “cocoon,” meaning a warm and cozy place. In everyday French, cocoler is often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Three simple examples of cocoler in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense are:

  1. Si j’étais fatigué, je cocolerais avec mon chat toute la journée. (If I were tired, I would cuddle with my cat all day.)
  2. Il serait plus heureux si sa mère le cocolait plus souvent. (He would be happier if his mother cuddled him more often.)
  3. Nous aimerions que vous cocoliez avec nous devant la cheminée. (We would like for you to cuddle with us in front of the fireplace.)

In these examples, cocoler is used to express a desired or imagined action in the past. The Subjonctif Imparfait tense is often used in hypothetical situations or to express emotions and desires.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cocollasse Je serais content si je cocollasse. I would be happy if I cuddled.
tu cocollasses Si tu cocollasses plus souvent, tu serais plus détendu. If you cuddled more often, you would be more relaxed.
il cocolât Il serait heureux si il cocolât avec sa famille. He would be happy if he cuddled with his family.
elle cocolât Si elle cocolât avec son chien, elle serait moins stressée. If she cuddled with her dog, she would be less stressed.
on cocolât Si on cocolât tous les soirs, on dormirait mieux. If one cuddled every night, one would sleep better.
nous cocolassions Si nous cocolassions plus souvent, on serait plus heureux. If we cuddled more often, we would be happier.
vous cocolassiez Si vous cocolassiez plus souvent, vos liens seraient plus forts. If you cuddled more often, your bonds would be stronger.
ils cocolassent S’ils cocolassent avec leurs amis, ils se sentiraient plus proches. If they cuddled with their friends, they would feel closer.
elles cocolassent Si elles cocolassent avec leurs enfants, elles seraient plus détendues. If they cuddled with their children, they would be more relaxed.

Other Conjugations for Cocoler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cocoler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cocoler – 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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