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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb arranger

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The English translation of the French verb “arranger” is “to arrange” or “to put in order.” The infinitive form “arranger” is pronounced as ah-rah(n)-zhay.

The verb “arranger” in French originates from the Latin word “adregulare,” which means “to adjust” or “to regulate.” In everyday French, the Passé Simple tense (Simple Past) is less commonly used in spoken language and is generally reserved for formal writing or literature.

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

  1. J’arrangeai mon bureau hier. (I arranged my desk yesterday.)
  2. Elle arranga les fleurs pour la fête. (She arranged the flowers for the party.)
  3. Nous arrangeâmes nos affaires avant le départ. (We sorted out our belongings before leaving.)

Please note that the Passé Simple tense is mainly used in formal writing and literature, and the more common tense used in everyday spoken French to express past actions is the Passé Composé.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je arrangeai J’arrangeai la chambre. I arranged the room.
Tu arrangeas Tu arrangeas la table. You arranged the table.
Il arrangea Il arrangea sa tenue. He arranged his outfit.
Elle arrangea Elle arrangea les fleurs. She arranged the flowers.
On arrangea On arrangea la situation. One arranged the situation.
Nous arrangeâmes Nous arrangeâmes le repas. We arranged the meal.
Vous arrangeâtes Vous arrangeâtes le rendez-vous. You arranged the appointment.
Ils arrangèrent Ils arrangèrent les meubles. They arranged the furniture.
Elles arrangèrent Elles arrangèrent la salle. They (feminine) arranged the room.

Other Conjugations for Arranger.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb arranger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Arranger – 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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