Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Introduction to the verb goûter
The English translation of the French verb goûter is “to taste” or “to try.” It is pronounced as “goo-tay.”
The word goûter comes from the Old French word “gout,” which means “taste” or “flavor.” It is most often used in everyday French as a regular -er verb, meaning it follows the regular conjugation pattern for verbs ending in -er.
In the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait tense, goûter is used to express a past action that is hypothetical, uncertain, or unlikely to have happened. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb “avoir” in the imperfect subjunctive form (e.g. j’avais goûté, tu avais goûté) followed by the past participle of goûter (goûté).
Here are three examples of goûter used in the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait tense, with their English translations:
- J’aurais aimé que tu aies goûté ce gâteau. (I would have liked you to have tasted this cake.)
- Il était possible que nous ayons déjà goûté ce vin. (It was possible that we had already tasted this wine.)
- Si elle avait suivi mes conseils, elle aurait sans doute goûté plus de succès. (If she had followed my advice, she would have undoubtedly tasted more success.)
Overall, goûter is a commonly used verb in everyday French conversation. It is often used to talk about trying new foods, drinks, or experiences. In the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait tense, it allows speakers to express hypothetical or unreal past actions.
Table of the Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of goûter
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | eusse goûté | J’aurais aimé que je eusse goûté. | I wish I had tasted. |
tu | eusses goûté | J’aurais aimé que tu eusses goûté. | I wish you had tasted. |
il | eût goûté | J’aurais aimé qu’il eût goûté. | I wish he had tasted. |
elle | eût goûté | J’aurais aimé qu’elle eût goûté. | I wish she had tasted. |
on | eût goûté | J’aurais aimé qu’on eût goûté. | I wish one had tasted. |
nous | eussions goûté | J’aurais aimé que nous eussions goûté. | I wish we had tasted. |
vous | eussiez goûté | J’aurais aimé que vous eussiez goûté. | I wish you had tasted. |
ils | eussent goûté | J’aurais aimé qu’ils eussent goûté. | I wish they had tasted. |
elles | eussent goûté | J’aurais aimé qu’elles eussent goûté. | I wish they had tasted. |
Other Conjugations for Goûter.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goûter
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Goûter – About the French Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense
Formation
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Hypothetical Situations
Reported Speech
Doubt, Wishes, and Emotions
Interactions with Other Tenses
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Conditional
Summary
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