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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baguenauder

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The English translation of the French verb “baguenauder” is “to wander aimlessly” or “to stroll around.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “baguenauder” in French is [ba-ge-nô-de].

The verb “baguenauder” has its origins in the Old French word “baguener,” meaning “to walk in a zigzag manner.” It is derived from “baguenod,” which refers to someone who walks unsteadily or with an unsteady gait. In everyday French, the verb is used in the Passé Simple tense (Simple Past) to describe actions that occurred and were completed in the past. However, it is worth noting that the Passé Simple is rarely used in spoken French and is mostly reserved for formal or literary writing.

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

  1. Je baguenaudai dans les rues de Paris.
    (I wandered aimlessly in the streets of Paris.)

  2. Nous baguenaudâmes le long de la plage.
    (We strolled along the beach.)

  3. Ils baguenaudèrent dans le parc toute la journée.
    (They wandered aimlessly in the park all day.)

Please note that these examples showcase the usage of “baguenauder” in the Passé Simple tense, which is not commonly employed in everyday spoken French.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je baguenaudai Je baguenaudai dans les rues. I moseyed through the streets.
Tu baguenaudas Tu baguenaudas toute la soirée. You moseyed all evening.
Il baguenauda Il baguenauda près de la rivière. He moseyed by the river.
Elle baguenauda Elle baguenauda dans le parc. She moseyed in the park.
On baguenauda On baguenauda dans le quartier. One moseyed around the neighborhood.
Nous baguenaudâmes Nous baguenaudâmes le long de la plage. We moseyed along the beach.
Vous baguenaudâtes Vous baguenaudâtes dans le centre-ville. You moseyed around downtown.
Ils baguenaudèrent Ils baguenaudèrent dans les magasins. They moseyed through the shops.
Elles baguenaudèrent Elles baguenaudèrent dans les jardins. They (feminine) moseyed in the gardens.

Other Conjugations for Baguenauder.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baguenauder – 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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