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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb angoisser

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The English translation of the French verb “angoisser” is “to distress” or “to cause distress.” The infinitive form “angoisser” is pronounced as “ahng-swah-say.”

The word “angoisser” has its origins in the Latin word “angustiare,” meaning “to narrow.” It is most often used in everyday French in the present tense to express a feeling of distress, anxiety, or worry. In the passé simple tense (simple past), however, it is less commonly used in everyday speech but can still be found in literature, formal writing, or storytelling.

Here are three simple examples of “angoisser” in the passé simple tense with their English translations:

  1. Example: Il angoissa tout le monde avec ses paroles.
    English translation: He distressed everyone with his words.

  2. Example: Le film l’angoissa, et il ne pouvait pas le regarder jusqu’à la fin.
    English translation: The movie distressed him, and he couldn’t watch it until the end.

  3. Example: Les nouvelles du conflit l’angoissèrent énormément.
    English translation: The news of the conflict caused him a lot of distress.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je angoissai J’angoissai devant l’examen. I became anxious before the exam.
Tu angoissas Tu angoissas pour ton ami. You became anxious for your friend.
Il angoissa Il angoissa face à la situation. He became anxious in the face of the situation.
Elle angoissa Elle angoissa toute la nuit. She became anxious all night.
On angoissa On angoissa en entendant les nouvelles. One became anxious upon hearing the news.
Nous angoissâmes Nous angoissâmes pendant la tempête. We became anxious during the storm.
Vous angoissâtes Vous angoissâtes à l’idée de partir. You became anxious at the thought of leaving.
Ils angoissèrent Ils angoissèrent pour leur avenir. They became anxious about their future.
Elles angoissèrent Elles angoissèrent devant le danger. They (feminine) became anxious in the face of danger.

Other Conjugations for Angoisser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb angoisser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Angoisser – 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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