Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Introduction to the verb apurer
The English translation of the French verb “apurer” is “to clear up” or “to settle.” The infinitive form “apurer” is pronounced as [a-py-ray].
The word “apurer” originated from the Latin word “apurare” which means “to purify” or “to make pure.” In everyday French, “apurer” is often used to express the action of resolving or settling a situation, usually related to financial matters or debts.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Passé Simple tense, along with their English translations:
- J’apurai mes dettes l’année dernière. (I cleared up my debts last year.)
- Il apura la situation en payant immédiatement. (He settled the situation by paying immediately.)
- Elle apura le problème avec son employeur. (She cleared up the issue with her employer.)
Please note that the Passé Simple tense is mainly used in written French, particularly in literature, formal writing, or historical contexts, and is less commonly used in everyday spoken language.
Table of the Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of apurer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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Je | apurai | J’apurai mes dettes. | I cleared my debts. |
Tu | apuras | Tu apuras ton verre. | You finished your glass. |
Il | apura | Il apura sa tâche. | He finished his task. |
Elle | apura | Elle apura son repas. | She finished her meal. |
On | apura | On apura le travail. | One finished the work. |
Nous | apurâmes | Nous apurâmes la bouteille. | We finished the bottle. |
Vous | apurâtes | Vous apurâtes les comptes. | You finished the accounts. |
Ils | apurèrent | Ils apurèrent leur assiette. | They finished their plate. |
Elles | apurèrent | Elles apurèrent leurs tâches. | They (feminine) finished their tasks. |
Other Conjugations for Apurer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb apurer
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Apurer – About the French Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense
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Historical Context
Interactions with other tenses
Passé Composé
Imparfait
Conditional and Subjunctive
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