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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb brimbaler

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The English translation of the French verb “brimbaler” is “to lug around” or “to carry around.” The infinitive form of “brimbaler” is pronounced as “brim-bal-ay.”

The word “brimbaler” has no clear origin in the French language. It is considered an example of an onomatopoeic word, meaning it imitates a sound or action. In everyday French, “brimbaler” is used to describe the action of carrying something heavy or cumbersome from one place to another.

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

  1. J’entrai dans la maison en brimbalant ma valise.
    (I entered the house lugging my suitcase.)
  2. Il brimbala ses outils jusqu’au garage.
    (He carried his tools to the garage.)
  3. Nous brimbalâmes les meubles d’une chambre à l’autre.
    (We lugged the furniture from one room to another.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je brimbalai Je brimbalai la valise. I lugged the suitcase.
Tu brimbala Tu brimbala ton sac à dos. You lugged your backpack.
Il brimbala Il brimbala la chaise. He lugged the chair.
Elle brimbala Elle brimbala les cartons. She lugged the boxes.
On brimbala On brimbala ses affaires. One lugged one’s belongings.
Nous brimbâmes Nous brimbâmes les valises. We lugged the suitcases.
Vous brimbâtes Vous brimbâtes les sacs. You lugged the bags.
Ils brimbalèrent Ils brimbalèrent les valises. They lugged the suitcases.
Elles brimbalèrent Elles brimbalèrent les valises. They (feminine) lugged the suitcases.

Other Conjugations for Brimbaler.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brimbaler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brimbaler – 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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