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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cogérer

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The English translation of the French verb cogérer is “to co-manage.” It is pronounced as “ko-zhe-ré.”

The word cogérer comes from the combination of the prefix “co-” meaning “together” and the verb gérer meaning “to manage.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of managing or overseeing something together with someone else.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, cogérer is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. It is often used in conjunction with the word “si” (if) to express a conditional scenario.

Here are three simple examples of cogérer in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Si nous cogérions cette entreprise, nous aurions plus de succès. (If we were co-managing this company, we would have more success.)

  2. Il aurait été plus facile si je cogérais ce projet avec mon collègue. (It would have been easier if I had co-managed this project with my colleague.)

  3. Nous préférions que vous cogériez ces tâches ensemble. (We preferred that you co-managed these tasks together.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cogérasse Si j’avais plus de temps, je cogérasse mieux. If I had more time, I would co-manage better.
tu cogérasses Si tu étais plus organisé, tu cogérasses plus efficacement. If you were more organized, you would co-manage more efficiently.
il cogérât Il serait plus impliqué si il cogérât avec moi. He would be more involved if he co-managed with me.
elle cogérât Elle serait plus motivée si elle cogérât ce projet. She would be more motivated if she co-managed this project.
on cogérât Si on cogérât ensemble, ça serait plus facile. If one co-managed together, it would be easier.
nous cogérassions Si nous cogérassions en équipe, on avancerait plus vite. If we co-managed as a team, we would make faster progress.
vous cogérassiez Si vous cogérassiez plus efficacement, vous auriez plus de succès. If you co-managed more efficiently, you would have more success.
ils cogérassent S’ils cogérassent mieux, cela profiterait à l’entreprise. If they co-managed better, it would benefit the company.
elles cogérassent Si elles cogérassent ensemble, elles réussiraient mieux. If they co-managed together, they would succeed better.

Other Conjugations for Cogérer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cogérer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cogérer – 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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