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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb boulocher

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The English translation of the French verb “boulocher” is “to pill.” The infinitive form, “boulocher,” is pronounced as “boo-loh-shay.”

The word “boulocher” comes from the noun “boule” meaning “ball” and the suffix “-ocher” which denotes a repetitive or intensive action. It refers to the formation of small balls or pills on the surface of fabric due to friction or wear.

In everyday French, the Passé Simple tense is rarely used in speech but is more commonly found in written narratives, literature, or formal contexts. However, “boulocher” is not frequently used in the Passé Simple tense.

Here are three simple examples of “boulocher” in the Passé Simple tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Le pull que je portai hier boulocha rapidement.
    (The sweater I wore yesterday pilled quickly.)

  2. Les chaussettes qu’elle acheta récemment boulochèrent après quelques lavages.
    (The socks she recently bought pilled after a few washes.)

  3. Les couvertures de l’hôtel boulochèrent en raison de leur mauvaise qualité.
    (The hotel blankets pilled due to their poor quality.)

Note: While the Passé Simple tense is used in these examples, it is more common to use the Passé Composé tense in everyday spoken French.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je boulochai J’ai bouloché le pull. I pilled the sweater.
Tu boulochas Tu as bouloché le tissu. You pilled the fabric.
Il boulocha Il a bouloché le canapé. He pilled the couch.
Elle boulocha Elle a bouloché la couverture. She pilled the blanket.
On boulocha On a bouloché le pantalon. One pilled the pants.
Nous boulochâmes Nous avons bouloché le tapis. We pilled the rug.
Vous boulochâtes Vous avez bouloché le pull-over. You pilled the pullover.
Ils boulochèrent Ils ont bouloché les chaussettes. They pilled the socks.
Elles boulochèrent Elles ont bouloché la jupe. They (feminine) pilled the skirt.

Other Conjugations for Boulocher.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulocher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Boulocher – 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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