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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dropper

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The English translation of the French verb dropper is “to drop.” It is pronounced “druh-pey” in its infinitive form.

Dropper comes from the Old French word “dropier,” which is derived from the Latin word “dripare,” meaning “to drip.” In everyday French, dropper is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense, which is a past tense used for actions or states that are uncertain, hypothetical, or contrary to reality.

Three simple examples of its usage in this tense are:

  1. Il fallait que je droppasse le stylo par terre. (I had to drop the pen on the floor.)
  2. Mes parents voulaient que je ne droppe pas mes études. (My parents wanted me to not drop out of my studies.)
  3. J’aurais aimé que tu droppasses tes mauvaises habitudes. (I would have liked for you to drop your bad habits.)

In each of these examples, the Subjonctif Imparfait tense is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain situation. The English translations also use the past tense to convey this meaning.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je droppasse Je serais heureux si je droppasse moins de choses. I would be happy if I dropped fewer things.
tu droppasses Si tu droppasses plus souvent, tu aurais des meilleurs résultats. If you dropped more often, you would have better results.
il droppât Il serait surpris si il droppât autant de balles. He would be surprised if he dropped as many balls.
elle droppât Elle serait contente si elle droppât moins de poids. She would be happy if she dropped less weight.
on droppât Si on droppât moins de courses, on économiserait de l’argent. If one dropped fewer races, one would save money.
nous droppassions Si nous droppassions ensemble, nous aurions plus de plaisir. If we dropped together, we would have more fun.
vous droppassiez Si vous droppassiez avec moi, on pourrait s’entraîner ensemble. If you dropped with me, we could train together.
ils droppassent S’ils droppassent plus prudemment, ils éviteraient des blessures. If they dropped more cautiously, they would avoid injuries.
elles droppassent Si elles droppassent moins de bouteilles, l’environnement serait plus propre. If they dropped fewer bottles, the environment would be cleaner.

Other Conjugations for Dropper.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dropper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dropper – 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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