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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb concilier

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The English translation of the French verb concilier is “to reconcile.” It is pronounced kohn-see-lyey.

The verb concilier comes from the Latin word “conciliare,” meaning “to bring together.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express actions that are uncertain or hypothetical in the past.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, with their respective English translations:

  1. J’aurais aimé que tu concilies tes différends avec ton frère. (I wish you had reconciled your differences with your brother.)

  2. Elle doutait que son mari puisse concilier son travail et sa vie de famille. (She doubted that her husband could reconcile his work and family life.)

  3. Ils cherchaient une manière de concilier leurs points de vue opposés. (They were looking for a way to reconcile their opposing viewpoints.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je conciliasse Si j’avais beaucoup de travail, je conciliasse mes études avec ça. If I had a lot of work, I would reconcile my studies with it.
tu conciliasses Si tu avais plus de temps, tu conciliasses mieux ta vie personnelle et professionnelle. If you had more time, you would balance your personal and professional life better.
il conciliât Il serait plus heureux si il conciliât ses opinions avec celles de sa famille. He would be happier if he reconciled his opinions with those of his family.
elle conciliât Elle serait plus confiante si elle conciliât ses valeurs avec celles de ses amis. She would be more confident if she reconciled her values with those of her friends.
on conciliât Si on conciliât nos différences, on serait plus tolérants. If we reconciled our differences, we would be more tolerant.
nous conciliassions Si nous conciliassions nos opinions, nous pourrions travailler ensemble. If we reconciled our opinions, we could work together.
vous conciliassiez Si vous conciliassiez vos horaires, vous pourriez passer plus de temps en famille. If you reconciled your schedules, you could spend more time with your family.
ils conciliassent S’ils conciliassent leurs idées, ils pourraient trouver une solution. If they reconciled their ideas, they could find a solution.
elles conciliassent Si elles conciliassent leurs intérêts, elles pourraient collaborer efficacement. If they reconciled their interests, they could collaborate effectively.

Other Conjugations for Concilier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb concilier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Concilier – 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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