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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb crachoter

Get the Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) tense conjugation of crachoter. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb crachoter is “to sputter” or “to splutter.” The infinitive form, crachoter, is pronounced “krah-shoh-tay.”

The origin of crachoter can be traced back to the Latin word “crepitare,” which means “to crackle.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Here are three simple examples of crachoter in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il était possible que le moteur crachotât, il avait besoin d’être réparé. (It was possible that the engine sputtered, it needed to be repaired.)

  2. Je craignais qu’il ne crachotât encore lorsque je l’ai démarré. (I was afraid it would still sputter when I started it.)

  3. Il était étrange que l’eau crachotât de toutes les tuyaux. (It was strange that water was sputtering from all the pipes.)

  4. It was possible that the engine sputtered, it needed to be repaired.

  5. I was afraid it would still sputter when I started it.

  6. It was strange that water was sputtering from all the pipes.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je crachotais J’aimerais que je crachotais moins. I wish I didn’t spit as much.
tu crachotasses Je te conseille de ne pas crachotasses. I advise you not to spit.
il crachotât Il serait poli qu’il crachotât dans son coude. It would be polite if he spat into his elbow.
elle crachotât Elle aimerait que je crachotât moins. She wishes I didn’t spit as much.
on crachotât Si on crachotât ici, on gênerait les autres. If one spat here, it would bother others.
nous crachotassions Si nous crachotassions moins, on pourrait nettoyer moins. If we spat less, we wouldn’t have to clean as much.
vous crachotassiez Si vous crachotassiez dans la poubelle, ça serait mieux. If you spat in the trash bin, it would be better.
ils crachotassent S’ils crachotassent sur le trottoir, ça serait sale. If they spat on the sidewalk, it would be dirty.
elles crachotassent Si elles crachotassent moins, elles auraient moins de taches sur leur pantalon. If they spat less, they would have fewer stains on their pants.

Other Conjugations for Crachoter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb crachoter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Struggling with French verbs or the language in general? Why not use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!
   

Get a FREE Download Study Sheet of this Conjugation 🔥

Simply right click the image below, click “save image” and get your free reference for the crachoter Subjonctif Imparfait tense conjugation!

Crachoter – 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.

I hope you enjoyed this article on the verb crachoter. Still in a learning mood? Check out another TOTALLY random French verb conjugation!

Similar Posts