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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb aplomber

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The English translation of the French verb “aplomber” is “to plumb” or “to fill with lead.” The infinitive form “aplomber” is pronounced as “ah-plom-bey.”

The word “aplomber” comes from the Latin word “plumbum,” meaning “lead.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used in the Passé Simple tense, which is mainly used in formal writing or literature to describe completed actions in the past.

Here are three simple examples of “aplomber” used in the Passé Simple tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Il aplomba la tuyauterie. (He filled the pipes with lead.)
  2. Elle aplomba le socle avec précision. (She plumbed the base accurately.)
  3. Les artisans aplombèrent les murs avec habileté. (The craftsmen plumb the walls with skill.)

Note: The Passé Simple tense is no longer commonly used in spoken French.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je aplombai J’aplombai le mur. I plumbed the wall.
Tu aplombas Tu aplombas l’évier. You plumbed the sink.
Il aplomba Il aplomba la canalisation. He plumbed the pipe.
Elle aplomba Elle aplomba le robinet. She plumbed the faucet.
On aplomba On aplomba les tuyaux. One plumbed the pipes.
Nous aplombâmes Nous aplombâmes la salle de bain. We plumbed the bathroom.
Vous aplombâtes Vous aplombâtes la cuisine. You plumbed the kitchen.
Ils aplombèrent Ils aplombèrent le réseau électrique. They plumbed the electrical system.
Elles aplombèrent Elles aplombèrent la douche. They (feminine) plumbed the shower.

Other Conjugations for Aplomber.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aplomber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aplomber – 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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