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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb accaparer

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The English translation of the French verb accaparer is “to monopolize” or “to hoard.” It is pronounced ah-kah-pa-ray.

The language origin of accaparer can be traced back to the Latin word “capere” meaning “to take.” It entered the French language in the 15th century with the meaning of “to take possession of.” Over time, it evolved to mean “to monopolize” or “to hoard.”

In everyday French, accaparer is most often used in the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait tense to express actions that were completed in the past and would have had an impact on the present or future (if circumstances had been different).

Examples:

  1. Il était certain que les élèves n’auraient pas obtenu de bonnes notes s’ils avaient accaparé toutes les réponses du professeur. (It was certain that the students wouldn’t have gotten good grades if they had monopolized all the answers from the teacher.)
  2. Si elle n’avait pas accaparé le micro toute la soirée, les autres invités auraient également eu l’opportunité de parler. (If she hadn’t hogged the mic all evening, the other guests would have also had the opportunity to speak.)
  3. J’étais sûr que tu aurais réussi à obtenir le rôle principal si tu n’avais pas accaparé toutes les répétitions pour toi. (I was sure you would have gotten the lead role if you hadn’t monopolized all the rehearsals for yourself.)

In all three examples, the subjunctive past tense “avait accaparé” is used to express actions that were completed in the past and would have had an impact on the present or future. The use of the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait tense adds a sense of regret or disappointment in the outcome of the situation.

Table of the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of accaparer

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je eusse accaparé Il était temps que je eusse accaparé tout le gâteau. It was about time that I had hogged all the cake.
tu eusses accaparé J’aimerais que tu eusses accaparé plus de temps pour moi. I wish you had spent more time with me.
il eût accaparé Je voudrais qu’il eût accaparé tout le pouvoir. I wish he had monopolized all the power.
elle eût accaparé Il est dommage qu’elle eût accaparé tous les beaux vêtements. It’s a shame she had grabbed all the nice clothes.
on eût accaparé Je regrette qu’on eût accaparé toutes les ressources. I regret that they had monopolized all the resources.
nous eussions accaparé Je souhaiterais que nous eussions accaparé plus de temps pour nos loisirs. I wish we had spent more time on our leisure activities.
vous eussiez accaparé Il serait agréable que vous eussiez accaparé les meilleures places. It would be nice if you had taken the best seats.
ils eussent accaparé Je suis contente qu’ils eussent accaparé tout le butin. I’m glad they had seized all the loot.
elles eussent accaparé Je suis en colère qu’elles eussent accaparé tous les jouets. I’m angry that they had monopolized all the toys.

Other Conjugations for Accaparer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accaparer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb accaparer
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Accaparer – About the French Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense

The French Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait, also known as the Pluperfect Subjunctive, is a verb tense used to express actions or states that occurred before another action in the past, and it’s used in situations where the indicative mood is in the past subjunctive or conditional mood.
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 Plus-que-parfait, you start with the imperfect subjunctive form of the auxiliary verb “avoir” or “être,” followed by the past participle of the main verb. 
For “avoir” verbs: Take the imperfect subjunctive form of “avoir” (e.g., j’eusse, tu eusses, il/elle eût, nous eussions, vous eussiez, ils/elles eussent). Add the past participle of the main verb. 
For “être” verbs: Take the imperfect subjunctive form of “être” (e.g., je fusse, tu fusses, il/elle fût, nous fussions, vous fussiez, ils/elles fussent). Add the past participle of the main verb.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Hypothetical Situations

The Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait is often used to express hypothetical or unreal actions that occurred before another past action.
For example: J’aurais aimé que tu aies fini ton travail avant que je sois arrivé. (I would have liked for you to have finished your work before I arrived.) 

Reported Speech

In reported speech, you may use the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait to convey what someone said or thought in the past. 
For example: Il m’a dit qu’il avait peur que je n’aie pas compris. (He told me that he was afraid that I hadn’t understood.) 

Doubt, Wishes, and Emotions

This tense can also be used to express doubt, wishes, and emotions about past actions. 
For example: Je doutais qu’il eût dit la vérité. (I doubted that he had told the truth.) 
J’aurais souhaité que tu fusses venu. (I would have wished for you to have come.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

Present Subjunctive

The Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait can be used to describe past actions when the main verb is in the present subjunctive. 
For example: “Il faut que j’aie fini mon travail avant que tu partes.” (I must have finished my work before you leave.) 

Imperfect Subjunctive

It’s common to use the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait with the imperfect subjunctive in complex sentences. 
For example: “Il m’avait dit qu’il fût rentré avant la fin de la journée.” (He had told me that he had returned before the end of the day.) 

Conditional

When the main verb is in the conditional mood, the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait can be used to express past unreal conditions. 
For example: “Si j’avais su, j’aurais voulu que tu aies réussi.” (If I had known, I would have wanted you to have succeeded.)

Summary

The Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait is a complex tense used to convey nuanced meanings in French. While its usage may seem intricate, it becomes more intuitive with practice and exposure to the language. It’s important to understand the context in which it’s used, as it often conveys subtleties of time, conditionality, and emotion in French sentences.

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