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

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Introduction to the verb blasonner

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The English translation of the French verb “blasonner” is “to blazon” or “to describe.” The infinitive form “blasonner” is pronounced as “blah-soh-neh.”

The word “blasonner” has its origins in the Old French word “blason,” which means a coat of arms or a shield. It is derived from the Germanic word “blāza,” which means a blaze or a flame. In everyday French, the verb “blasonner” is most commonly used in the passé simple (simple past) tense in literature or historical texts.

Here are three examples of “blasonner” in the passé simple tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Il blasonna fièrement ses origines nobles.
    (He proudly blazoned his noble origins.)
  2. Le poète blasonna la beauté de son amour.
    (The poet blazoned the beauty of his love.)
  3. Le chevalier blasonna son courage lors de la bataille.
    (The knight blazoned his bravery during the battle.)

It’s important to note that the passé simple tense is rarely used in spoken French and is mainly found in written or formal contexts.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je blasonnai Je blasonnai le bouclier. I blazoned the shield.
Tu blasonnas Tu blasonnas le blason. You blazoned the coat of arms.
Il blasonna Il blasonna l’écu. He blazoned the escutcheon.
Elle blasonna Elle blasonna la bannière. She blazoned the banner.
On blasonna On blasonna le casque. One blazoned the helmet.
Nous blasonnâmes Nous blasonnâmes l’armoirie. We blazoned the coat of arms.
Vous blasonnâtes Vous blasonnâtes le gant. You blazoned the glove.
Ils blasonnèrent Ils blasonnèrent le trophée. They blazoned the trophy.
Elles blasonnèrent Elles blasonnèrent le fanion. They (feminine) blazoned the pennant.

Other Conjugations for Blasonner.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blasonner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Blasonner – 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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