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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cliquer

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The English translation of the French verb cliquer is “to click.” It is pronounced “klee-kay.”

Language Origin: The verb cliquer comes from the French noun “clique” meaning “group.” It was first used in the 1980s with the development of computer technology and refers to the action of pressing a button on a mouse or keyboard.

Usage in everyday French: In everyday French, cliquer is used in both informal and formal contexts, especially when talking about technology and online activities. It is also commonly used in marketing and advertising to encourage people to click on links or ads.

Example 1: Il fallait que je clique sur le lien pour confirmer ma réservation avant la date limite. (I had to click on the link to confirm my reservation before the deadline.)

Example 2: Nous cliquions toujours sur les publicités sans vraiment y prêter attention. (We used to click on ads without really paying attention to them.)

Example 3: J’avais cliqué sur le mauvais bouton et mon ordinateur a planté. (I had clicked on the wrong button and my computer crashed.)

English translations:

Example 1: I had to click on the link to confirm my reservation before the deadline.

Example 2: We used to click on ads without really paying attention to them.

Example 3: I had clicked on the wrong button and my computer crashed.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je eusse cliqué J’aurais aimé que je eusse cliqué. I wish I had clicked.
tu eusses cliqué J’aurais aimé que tu eusses cliqué. I wish you had clicked.
il eût cliqué J’aurais aimé qu’il eût cliqué. I wish he had clicked.
elle eût cliqué J’aurais aimé qu’elle eût cliqué. I wish she had clicked.
on eût cliqué J’aurais aimé qu’on eût cliqué. I wish one had clicked.
nous eussions cliqué J’aurais aimé que nous eussions cliqué. I wish we had clicked.
vous eussiez cliqué J’aurais aimé que vous eussiez cliqué. I wish you had clicked.
ils eussent cliqué J’aurais aimé qu’ils eussent cliqué. I wish they had clicked.
elles eussent cliqué J’aurais aimé qu’elles eussent cliqué. I wish they had clicked.

Other Conjugations for Cliquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cliquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cliquer
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Cliquer – 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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