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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb couronner

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The English translation of the French verb couronner is “to crown.” It is pronounced as “koo-roh-nay.”

The word couronner is derived from the Old French word “croun” which means “crown.” It comes from the Latin word “corona” meaning “wreath” or “crown.” In everyday French, couronner is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

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

  1. Il fallait que je le couronnasse pour qu’il se sente valorisé. (I had to crown him so he would feel valued.)

  2. J’aurais aimé que tu me couronnasses de tes baisers. (I would have liked you to crown me with your kisses.)

  3. Je souhaitais que la reine se couronnât avec la plus belle des couronnes. (I wished for the queen to crown herself with the most beautiful of crowns.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je couronnasse Si je couronnasse plus de rois, j’aurais plus de richesse. If I crowned more kings, I would have more wealth.
tu couronnasses Si tu couronnasses plus souvent, tu serais plus célèbre. If you crowned more often, you would be more famous.
il couronnât Si il couronnât le meilleur joueur, il serait reconnu comme un héros. If he crowned the best player, he would be recognized as a hero.
elle couronnât Si elle couronnât la plus belle femme, elle serait couronnée de succès. If she crowned the most beautiful woman, she would be crowned with success.
on couronnât Si on couronnât le plus grand arbre, on le protégerait mieux. If one crowned the tallest tree, one would protect it better.
nous couronnassions Si nous couronnassions tous les gagnants, il y aurait plus de récompenses. If we crowned all the winners, there would be more rewards.
vous couronnassiez Si vous couronnassiez plus de personnes, vous seriez plus respectés. If you crowned more people, you would be more respected.
ils couronnassent Si ils couronnassent plus de royaumes, ils auraient plus de pouvoir. If they crowned more kingdoms, they would have more power.
elles couronnassent Si elles couronnassent ensemble, elles seraient plus fortes. If they crowned together, they would be stronger.

Other Conjugations for Couronner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couronner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Couronner – 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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