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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb crucifier

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The English translation of the French verb crucifier is “to crucify.” The infinitive form, crucifier, is pronounced as [kʁy.si.fje].

The word crucifier comes from the Latin word “crucifixus,” meaning “fixed to a cross.” In French, it is typically used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action in the past.

Here are three examples of its usage in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense:

  1. Il fallait que je le crucifie. (It was necessary for me to crucify him.)
  2. Elle avait peur qu’il la crucifiât. (She was afraid that he would crucify her.)
  3. Nous voulions qu’ils ne nous crucifiassent pas. (We wanted them not to crucify us.)

In these examples, the verb crucifier is used to express a hypothetical or desired action in the past. The Subjonctif Imparfait tense is commonly used in French to express feelings, desires, doubt, or uncertainty about past events.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je crucifiasse Je serais déçu si je crucifiasse l’histoire. I would be disappointed if I crucified the story.
tu crucifiasses Si tu crucifiasses la vitesse, tu arriverais plus tard. If you crucified the speed, you would arrive later.
il crucifiât Si il crucifiât ses rêves, il ne pourrait pas les réaliser. If he crucified his dreams, he could not achieve them.
elle crucifiât Si elle crucifiât sa passion, elle serait malheureuse. If she crucified her passion, she would be unhappy.
on crucifiât Si on crucifiât le stress, on pourrait se détendre. If one crucified stress, one could relax.
nous crucifiassions Si nous crucifiassions nos peurs, nous serions plus courageux. If we crucified our fears, we would be braver.
vous crucifiassiez Si vous crucifiassiez vos opinions, vous seriez plus ouverts d’esprit. If you crucified your opinions, you would be more open-minded.
ils crucifiassent S’ils crucifiassent leurs désirs, ils ne seraient pas satisfaits. If they crucified their desires, they would not be satisfied.
elles crucifiassent Si elles crucifiassent leurs défauts, elles seraient plus acceptées. If they crucified their flaws, they would be more accepted.

Other Conjugations for Crucifier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb crucifier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crucifier – 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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