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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb coupeller

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The English translation of the French verb coupeller is “to couple.” It is pronounced as “koo-pey-leh” in its infinitive form.

“Coupeller” comes from the French noun “couple,” meaning “couple” or “pair.” It is often used in everyday French in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past. This tense is typically used in subordinate clauses after certain conjunctions, such as “que” (that), “pour que” (so that), or “afin que” (in order that).

Here are three simple examples of “coupeller” in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Je souhaite que nous coupelions nos vacances avec celles de mes parents. (I wish we could couple our vacation with my parents’.)
  2. Il faut que vous coupeliez cette prise avec le mur avant de l’utiliser. (You need to couple this plug with the wall before using it.)
  3. Nous voulions que notre fils coupelât avec une personne de bonne famille. (We wanted our son to couple with someone from a good family.)

In these examples, “coupelions,” “coupeliez,” and “coupelât” are all conjugations of “coupeller” in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense. They are preceded by the conjunction “que” and express a desired or requested action in the past, which may or may not have been fulfilled.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je coupelasse Si j’étais riche, je coupelasse plus souvent. If I were rich, I would go out more often.
tu coupelasses Si tu avais du temps, tu coupelasses peut-être avec nous. If you had time, you might go out with us.
il coupelât Il serait plus heureux s’il coupelât davantage. He would be happier if he went out more.
elle coupelât Elle serait surprise si elle coupelât avec ces amis. She would be surprised if she went out with those friends.
on coupelât Si on coupelât plus tôt, on aurait plus de temps libre. If one went out earlier, one would have more free time.
nous coupelassions Si nous coupelassions ensemble, nous nous amuserions. If we went out together, we would have fun.
vous coupelassiez Si vous coupelassiez plus souvent, vous auriez plus de souvenirs. If you went out more often, you would have more memories.
ils coupelassent S’ils coupelassent avec nous, ils verraient de nouvelles choses. If they went out with us, they would see new things.
elles coupelassent Si elles coupelassent plus, elles seraient plus sociables. If they went out more, they would be more sociable.

Other Conjugations for Coupeller.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coupeller
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coupeller – 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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