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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb blinquer

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The English translation of the French verb “blinquer” is “to sparkle” or “to shine.” The infinitive form “blinquer” is pronounced as “blɛ̃.ke”.

The word “blinquer” has its origins in the French slang and is derived from the word “bling-bling,” which refers to flashy or ostentatious jewelry or accessories. In everyday French, the verb “blinquer” is often used in the Passé Simple tense, which is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe completed actions in the past.

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

  1. La robe qu’elle porta à la soirée blinqua sous les projecteurs.
    (The dress she wore to the party sparkled under the spotlights.)

  2. Les étoiles blinquèrent dans le ciel nocturne.
    (The stars sparkled in the night sky.)

  3. Les diamants de sa bague blinquèrent de mille feux.
    (The diamonds on her ring sparkled brightly.)

Please note that the usage of the Passé Simple tense is relatively rare in spoken French. In everyday conversation, the compound past tense, such as the Passé Composé, is more commonly used to describe completed actions in the past.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je blinquai Je blinquai les phares. I blinked the headlights.
Tu blinquas Tu blinquas des yeux. You blinked your eyes.
Il blinqua Il blinqua de surprise. He blinked in surprise.
Elle blinqua Elle blinqua des cils. She blinked her eyelashes.
On blinqua On blinqua des lumières. One blinked the lights.
Nous blinquâmes Nous blinquâmes les feux de détresse. We blinked the hazard lights.
Vous blinquâtes Vous blinquâtes les phares. You blinked the headlights.
Ils blinquèrent Ils blinquèrent les yeux. They blinked their eyes.
Elles blinquèrent Elles blinquèrent des cils. They (feminine) blinked their eyelashes.

Other Conjugations for Blinquer.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb blinquer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Blinquer – 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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