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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cycliser

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The English translation of the French verb cycliser is “to cycle” or “to ride a bike”. The infinitive form of cycliser is pronounced “see-klee-zay”.

The word cycliser comes from the French noun “cycle”, meaning “bicycle”, which in turn comes from the Greek word “kyklos” meaning “circle” or “wheel”. The verb cycliser is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of riding a bicycle or participating in cycling activities.

In the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, cycliser is used to express 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. Je voulais que tu cyclises avec moi hier soir. (I wanted you to cycle with me last night.)
  2. Il fallait que nous cyclisions plus souvent pour rester en forme. (We should have cycled more often to stay in shape.)
  3. J’aurais aimé que tu cyclises avec moi pendant mes vacances. (I wish you had cycled with me during my vacation.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je cyclisasse Si j’avais plus de temps, je cyclisasse plus souvent. If I had more time, I would cycle more often.
tu cyclisasses Si tu avais un vélo meilleur, tu cyclisasses plus vite. If you had a better bike, you would cycle faster.
il cyclisât Il serait plus en forme s’il cyclisât tous les jours. He would be fitter if he cycled every day.
elle cyclisât Elle se sentirait mieux si elle cyclisât plus souvent. She would feel better if she cycled more often.
on cyclisât Si on cyclisât sur la plage, on aurait une belle vue. If one cycled on the beach, one would have a beautiful view.
nous cyclisassions Si nous cyclisassions ensemble, ce serait plus amusant. If we cycled together, it would be more fun.
vous cyclisassiez Si vous cyclisassiez plus longtemps, vous seriez plus endurant. If you cycled for longer, you would have more endurance.
ils cyclisassent S’ils cyclisassent en montagne, ils verraient de beaux paysages. If they cycled in the mountains, they would see beautiful landscapes.
elles cyclisassent Si elles cyclisassent à Paris, elles seraint plus en forme. If they cycled in Paris, they would be fitter.

Other Conjugations for Cycliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cycliser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cycliser – 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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