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

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Introduction to the verb baisoter

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The English translation of the French verb “baisoter” is “to smooch” or “to kiss lightly.”

The infinitive form “baisoter” is pronounced as “beh-zo-tey.”

The verb “baisoter” is derived from the colloquial term “baiser” which means “to kiss” in French. It is considered a diminutive form, indicating a lighter or more casual type of kissing. In everyday French, “baisoter” is commonly used in the Passé Simple tense when referring to past actions that are complete and occurred in a specific moment in the past.

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

  1. Hier soir, ils baisotèrent timidement sous la lune. (Last night, they smooched timidly under the moon.)
  2. Il la regarda, lui sourit, puis baisota sa joue. (He looked at her, smiled, then lightly kissed her cheek.)
  3. Après une soirée romantique, ils se baisotèrent passionnément. (After a romantic evening, they passionately kissed each other.)

Note: The Passé Simple tense is mainly used in written French and in formal speech. In spoken French, the Passé Composé tense is more commonly used to express past actions.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je baisotai Je baisotai ma partenaire. I gave my partner a peck.
Tu baisotas Tu baisotas ton amoureux. You gave your lover a peck.
Il baisota Il baisota sa petite amie. He gave his girlfriend a peck.
Elle baisota Elle baisota son petit ami. She gave her boyfriend a peck.
On baisota On baisota son copain. One gave their friend a peck.
Nous baisotâmes Nous baisotâmes nos partenaires. We gave our partners a peck.
Vous baisotâtes Vous baisotâtes vos amoureux. You gave your lovers a peck.
Ils baisotèrent Ils baisotèrent leurs petites amies. They gave their girlfriends a peck.
Elles baisotèrent Elles baisotèrent leurs petits amis. They (feminine) gave their boyfriends a peck.

Other Conjugations for Baisoter.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baisoter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baisoter – 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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