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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb convoyer

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The English translation of the French verb convoyer is “to accompany” or “to escort.” It is pronounced as “kawn-vwah-yay.”

The word “convoyer” comes from the Old French word “convoier,” which is derived from the Latin word “convehere,” meaning “to bring together.” It is most often used in everyday French to express the idea of accompanying someone or something from one place to another.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, convoyer is used to express a wish, a desire, or a possibility. It is often used after verbs or expressions that express these sentiments, such as “vouloir que” (to want that), “souhaiter que” (to wish that), or “il est possible que” (it is possible that).

Example 1:
Je souhaitais que tu me convoies à l’aéroport.
(I wished for you to accompany me to the airport.)

Example 2:
Il voulait que nous les convoyions jusqu’à la gare.
(He wanted us to escort them to the train station.)

Example 3:
Il était possible que le personnel convoya les bagages.
(It was possible that the staff would accompany the luggage.)

In these examples, convoyer is used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a desire or a possibility in the past.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je convoyasse Je serais rassuré si je convoyasse le véhicule. I would be reassured if I drove the vehicle.
tu convoyasses Si tu avais le permis, tu convoyasses mieux. If you had your license, you would drive better.
il convoyât Il serait plus rapide si il convoyât le camion. It would be faster if he drove the truck.
elle convoyât Elle serait plus en sécurité si elle convoyât seule. She would be safer if she drove alone.
on convoyât Si on convoyât moins rapidement, on économiserait de l’essence. If one drove less quickly, one would save on gas.
nous convoyassions Si nous convoyassions ensemble, ça serait plus agréable. If we drove together, it would be more pleasant.
vous convoyassiez Si vous convoyassiez plus souvent, vous seriez plus confiants. If you drove more often, you would be more confident.
ils convoyassent S’ils convoyassent le matériel, ça serait plus sécurisé. If they drove the equipment, it would be safer.
elles convoyassent Si elles convoyassent en même temps, ça serait plus efficace. If they drove at the same time, it would be more efficient.

Other Conjugations for Convoyer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb convoyer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Convoyer – 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.

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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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