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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb conglutiner

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The English translation of the French verb conglutiner is “to conglutinate” or “to agglutinate.” The infinitive form is pronounced “kon-gloo-tee-nay.”

Conglutiner comes from the Latin word “conglutinare,” which means “to glue together.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. This tense is formed by using the imperfect subjunctive form of the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être,” followed by the past participle of conglutiner.

Three examples of conglutiner in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense are:

  1. Il fallait que je conglutinasse les morceaux de verre pour réparer la fenêtre cassée. (I had to conglutinate the pieces of glass to fix the broken window.)

  2. Nous aurions aimé que tu conglutinasses tous les documents avant de les envoyer. (We would have liked you to conglutinate all the documents before sending them.)

  3. Il était nécessaire que les médecins conglutinassent la plaie pour arrêter le saignement. (It was necessary for the doctors to conglutinate the wound to stop the bleeding.)

English translations:

  1. I had to glue the pieces of glass to fix the broken window.

  2. We would have liked you to stick all the documents together before sending them.

  3. It was necessary for the doctors to conglutinate the wound to stop the bleeding.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je conglutinasse Si j’avais beaucoup de temps, je conglutinasse plusieurs choses à la fois. If I had a lot of time, I would conglomerate several things at once.
tu conglutinasses Si tu m’aidais, tu conglutinasses plus vite. If you helped me, you would conglomerate faster.
il conglutinât Il serait plus facile si il conglutinât toutes les informations ensemble. It would be easier if he conglomerated all the information together.
elle conglutinât Elle serait contente si elle conglutinât avec ses amis. She would be happy if she conglomerated with her friends.
on conglutinât Si on conglutinât bien, on obtiendrait de meilleurs résultats. If one conglomerated well, one would get better results.
nous conglutinassions Si nous conglutinassions nos efforts, nous réussirions. If we conglomerated our efforts, we would succeed.
vous conglutinassiez Si vous conglutinassiez vos tâches, vous gagneriez du temps. If you conglomerated your tasks, you would save time.
ils conglutinassent S’ils conglutinassent leurs compétences, ils seraient plus efficaces. If they conglomerated their skills, they would be more efficient.
elles conglutinassent Si elles conglutinassent leurs idées, elles auraient plus de succès. If they conglomerated their ideas, they would have more success.

Other Conjugations for Conglutiner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conglutiner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Conglutiner – 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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