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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb emmagasiner

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The English translation of the French verb emmagasiner is “to store” or “to stockpile.” It is pronounced as “em-mah-gah-zeen-ay.”

The language origin of emmagasiner can be traced back to the French word magasin, meaning “store” or “warehouse.” The prefix “em-” adds the meaning of “to put into” or “to accumulate.”

In everyday French, emmagasiner is most often used in the Subjonctif Imparfait tense to express a hypothetical action or situation in the past. This tense is formed by conjugating the verb emmagasiner in the imperfect subjunctive form, which is emmagasinassions.

Example 1: Il fallait que nous emmagasinassions de l’eau en cas de pénurie.
English translation: We needed to store water in case of shortage.

Example 2: Je souhaitais que tu emmagasinassions plus de nourriture pour l’hiver.
English translation: I wished that you would store more food for the winter.

Example 3: Il était essentiel que vous emmagasinassions ces médicaments avant le voyage.
English translation: It was essential for you to stockpile these medicines before the trip.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je emmagasinasse Si j’avais le temps, je emmagasinasse des souvenirs. If I had the time, I would store memories.
tu emmagasinasses Si tu en avais envie, tu emmagasinasses des objets. If you felt like it, you would store objects.
il emmagasinât Il serait pratique si il emmagasinât tout dans un endroit. It would be convenient if he stored everything in one place.
elle emmagasinât Elle serait heureuse si elle emmagasinât des expériences. She would be happy if she stored experiences.
on emmagasinât Si on emmagasinât assez tôt, on n’oublierait pas. If one stored early enough, one wouldn’t forget.
nous emmagasinassions Si nous emmagasinassions nos connaissances, nous en aurions plus. If we stored our knowledge, we would have more of it.
vous emmagasinassiez Si vous emmagasinassiez vos aliments, ils dureraient plus longtemps. If you stored your food, it would last longer.
ils emmagasinassent S’ils emmagasinassent leurs énergies, ils seraient plus efficaces. If they stored their energy, they would be more efficient.
elles emmagasinassent Si elles emmagasinassent leurs pensées, elles seraient plus claires. If they stored their thoughts, they would be clearer.

Other Conjugations for Emmagasiner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb emmagasiner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Emmagasiner – 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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