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

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Introduction to the verb abriter

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The English translation of the French verb “abriter” is “to shelter” or “to provide shelter.” The infinitive form of “abriter” is pronounced as “ah-bree-tay.”

The verb “abriter” comes from the Old French word “herberger” which means “to lodge.” It originated from the Late Latin word “hospitare,” derived from “hospes” meaning “guest” or “host.” In everyday French, “abriter” is commonly used in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, but it is worth noting that the Passé Simple is mainly used in written or formal contexts in modern French.

Here are three simple examples of the usage of “abriter” in the Passé Simple tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Le vieil arbre abrita les oiseaux.
    Translation: The old tree sheltered the birds.

  2. La maison abrita les réfugiés pendant la guerre.
    Translation: The house provided shelter for the refugees during the war.

  3. L’abri de fortune qu’ils trouvèrent abrita la famille pendant la tempête.
    Translation: The makeshift shelter they found housed the family during the storm.

Table of the Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of abriter

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je abritai J’abritai mon ami de la pluie. I sheltered my friend from the rain.
Tu abritas Tu abritas les plantes du froid. You sheltered the plants from the cold.
Il abrita Il abrita les oiseaux dans sa maison. He sheltered the birds in his house.
Elle abrita Elle abrita les enfants sous un arbre. She sheltered the children under a tree.
On abrita On abrita les sans-abris dans un centre. One sheltered the homeless in a shelter.
Nous abritâmes Nous abritâmes le chien dans le garage. We sheltered the dog in the garage.
Vous abritâtes Vous abritâtes les voyageurs dans l’hôtel. You sheltered the travelers in the hotel.
Ils abritèrent Ils abritèrent les réfugiés dans un camp. They sheltered the refugees in a camp.
Elles abritèrent Elles abritèrent les fleurs du vent. They (feminine) sheltered the flowers from the wind.

Other Conjugations for Abriter.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abriter

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abriter (You’re reading it right now!)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abriter

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

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abriter

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abriter

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb abriter

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Abriter – About the French Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense

The French Passé Simple, also known as the Simple Past or Preterite, is a past tense used in written French to describe completed actions that took place at a specific point in the past.
It is not commonly used in everyday spoken language, where the Passé Composé is the preferred past tense. The Passé Simple is mainly found in literature, formal writing, and historical contexts. It has a somewhat limited use in modern French, and its conjugation can be complex.  
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation

The Passé Simple is formed by conjugating the verb according to its specific endings for regular and irregular verbs. The endings typically vary based on the verb group (i.e., -er, -ir, or -re). For example:
   – For regular -er verbs (e.g., manger, parler): Remove the -er ending and add appropriate endings, like -ai, -as, -a, -âmes, -âtes, -èrent.
   – For regular -ir verbs (e.g., finir, choisir): Remove the -ir ending and add endings like -is, -is, -it, -îmes, -îtes, -irent.
   – For regular -re verbs (e.g., vendre, attendre): Remove the -re ending and add endings like -is, -is, -it, -îmes, -îtes, -irent.

Usage

Narration

The Passé Simple is commonly used in literature to describe past events in a narrative or storytelling context.

Historical Context

It can be used in historical writing or documents to discuss events that took place in the past.
Formal Writing
In formal or academic writing, especially in essays or reports, you might encounter the Passé Simple.

Interactions with other tenses

Passé Composé

In everyday spoken French, the Passé Composé is the go-to tense for describing completed actions in the past. The Passé Simple is not commonly used in spoken language and is often replaced by the Passé Composé.

Imparfait

While the Passé Simple focuses on completed actions in the past, the Imparfait is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. They can sometimes be used together to provide a more detailed past narrative. For example, “Il lisait un livre quand il reçut un appel.” (He was reading a book when he received a call).

Conditional and Subjunctive

The Passé Simple can also be found in the conditional and subjunctive moods in formal writing. For instance, “Il faudrait qu’il partît” (He should leave, subjunctive).

Summary

The French Passé Simple is primarily used in formal or literary contexts, and its conjugation can be quite complex. In everyday spoken French, the Passé Composé is the preferred past tense for describing completed actions.

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