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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb aseptiser

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The English translation of the French verb “aseptiser” is “to sterilize” or “to sanitize.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “aseptiser” is [a.sɛp.ti.ze].

The verb “aseptiser” originated from the fusion of the prefix “a-” (meaning “to”) and the noun “septique” (meaning “septic”). It is commonly used in everyday French to refer to the process of eliminating or reducing bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms to maintain a hygienic environment. It is often used in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

In the passé simple (simple past) tense, “aseptiser” is less commonly used in everyday spoken French but more frequently found in written texts, literature, or formal contexts. Here are three examples of its usage in the passé simple tense, along with the respective English translations:

  1. Les chirurgiens aseptisèrent la salle d’opération avant l’intervention.
    (The surgeons sterilized the operating room before the surgery.)

  2. Les infirmières aseptisèrent les instruments médicaux avec soin.
    (The nurses sanitized the medical instruments carefully.)

  3. L’équipe de nettoyage aseptisa l’environnement hospitalier pour éviter la propagation des infections.
    (The cleaning team sterilized the hospital environment to prevent the spread of infections.)

Note: The passé simple tense is mostly used in literature, historical accounts, or formal writing. In everyday spoken French, the passé composé is more commonly used to refer to past actions.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je aseptisai J’aseptisai la plaie. I sanitized the wound.
Tu aseptisas Tu aseptisas la surface. You sanitized the surface.
Il aseptisa Il aseptisa l’instrument. He sanitized the instrument.
Elle aseptisa Elle aseptisa la pièce. She sanitized the room.
On aseptisa On aseptisa la zone. One sanitized the area.
Nous aseptisâmes Nous aseptisâmes les mains. We sanitized our hands.
Vous aseptisâtes Vous aseptisâtes les outils. You sanitized the tools.
Ils aseptisèrent Ils aseptisèrent les surfaces. They sanitized the surfaces.
Elles aseptisèrent Elles aseptisèrent les instruments. They (feminine) sanitized the instruments.

Other Conjugations for Aseptiser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb aseptiser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aseptiser – 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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