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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb attifer

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The English translation of the French verb “attifer” is “to deck out” or “to dress up.” The infinitive form “attifer” is pronounced as “ah-tee-feh.”

The word “attifer” has its origins in the Old French word “atefir,” which meant “to equip” or “to dress.” It is derived from the Latin word “atiffare,” meaning “to dress” or “to adorn.” In everyday French, “attifer” is often used in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense to describe actions that occurred in the past, particularly in formal or literary contexts.

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

  1. Les invités s’attifèrent pour la soirée.
    (The guests dressed up for the party.)

  2. Elle s’attifa d’une magnifique robe rouge.
    (She decked herself out in a magnificent red dress.)

  3. Ils s’attifèrent avec élégance pour l’occasion.
    (They dressed up elegantly for the occasion.)

Please note that the Passé Simple tense is primarily used in written French, such as literature or formal writing, and is less commonly used in spoken language or everyday conversations.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je attifai J’attifai mes cheveux. I dressed up my hair.
Tu attifas Tu attifas ta tenue. You dressed up your outfit.
Il attifa Il attifa son chapeau. He dressed up his hat.
Elle attifa Elle attifa sa robe. She dressed up her dress.
On attifa On attifa sa voiture. One dressed up their car.
Nous attifâmes Nous attifâmes nos costumes. We dressed up our costumes.
Vous attifâtes Vous attifâtes votre table. You dressed up your table.
Ils attifèrent Ils attifèrent leurs cheveux. They dressed up their hair.
Elles attifèrent Elles attifèrent leurs chaussures. They (feminine) dressed up their shoes.

Other Conjugations for Attifer.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb attifer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Attifer – 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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