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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baqueter

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The English translation of the French verb “baqueter” is “to peck” or “to drum.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “bah-kay-teh.”

The word “baqueter” comes from the Middle French word “bacqueter” which means “to beat.” It is derived from the Old French word “bacquet,” which referred to a large wooden container used for storing liquids. In everyday French, “baqueter” is most often used in the Passé Simple tense to describe actions that occurred in the past, typically in a formal or literary context.

Here are three simple examples of “baqueter” in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Les oiseaux baquetèrent sur les branches toute la journée.
    (The birds pecked on the branches all day long.)

  2. Le batteur baqueta furieusement sur les tambours pendant le concert.
    (The drummer drummed furiously on the drums during the concert.)

  3. Les enfants baquetèrent joyeusement sur la table avec leurs cuillères.
    (The children drummed happily on the table with their spoons.)

Please note that the Passé Simple tense is primarily used in written French, particularly in literature, and is less commonly used in spoken language.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je baquetai Je baquetai la vaisselle. I washed the dishes.
Tu baquetas Tu baquetas le sol. You washed the floor.
Il baqueta Il baqueta le linge. He washed the laundry.
Elle baqueta Elle baqueta la voiture. She washed the car.
On baqueta On baqueta la vaisselle. One washed the dishes.
Nous baquetâmes Nous baquetâmes les vitres. We washed the windows.
Vous baquetâtes Vous baquetâtes la salle de bains. You washed the bathroom.
Ils baquetèrent Ils baquetèrent le sol. They washed the floor.
Elles baquetèrent Elles baquetèrent les vêtements. They (feminine) washed the clothes.

Other Conjugations for Baqueter.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baqueter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baqueter – 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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