Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Introduction to the verb baiser
The English translation of the French verb “baiser” is “to kiss.” The infinitive form of “baiser” is pronounced as “beh-zay.”
The verb “baiser” has a complex language origin. It originates from the Latin word “basium,” meaning “a kiss.” Over time, the meaning and usage of “baiser” have evolved, and it is now commonly used to refer to the act of kissing in everyday French.
In the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, “baiser” is less commonly used as it can also carry a vulgar connotation in some contexts. However, in literature and formal writing, it is still used. Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Passé Simple tense, along with their English translations:
- Il la baisa délicatement sur la joue. (He kissed her gently on the cheek.)
- Le jeune couple s’embrassa passionnément. (The young couple passionately kissed.)
- Elle ne l’avait jamais embrassé aussi longuement auparavant. (She had never kissed him so passionately before.)
It’s important to note that in contemporary French, the passé composé (compound past) tense is more commonly used to express past actions. The passé simple is typically reserved for formal writing, literature, or historical contexts.
Table of the Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of baiser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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Je | baisai | Je baisai ma copine. | I kissed my girlfriend. |
Tu | baisas | Tu baisas ton chéri. | You kissed your sweetheart. |
Il | baisa | Il baisa sa femme. | He kissed his wife. |
Elle | baisa | Elle baisa son mari. | She kissed her husband. |
On | baisa | On baisa passionnément. | One kissed passionately. |
Nous | baisâmes | Nous baisâmes tendrement. | We kissed tenderly. |
Vous | baisâtes | Vous baisâtes avec amour. | You kissed with love. |
Ils | baisèrent | Ils baisèrent langoureusement. | They kissed passionately. |
Elles | baisèrent | Elles baisèrent fougueusement. | They (feminine) kissed fervently. |
Other Conjugations for Baiser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baiser
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Baiser – About the French Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense
Formation
Usage
Narration
Historical Context
Interactions with other tenses
Passé Composé
Imparfait
Conditional and Subjunctive
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