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

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Introduction to the verb calfeutrer

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The English translation of the French verb calfeutrer is “to seal/caulk”. The infinitive form “calfeutrer” is pronounced as [kal.fø.tʁe].

The word “calfeutrer” originated from the Middle French term “caulfeutrer”, which comes from the Old French term “caulfotrer”. The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the combination of “col” (neck) and “feute” (felt). In everyday French, calfeutrer is commonly used to refer to the action of sealing or caulking a gap, crack, or joint in order to prevent air, water, or light from passing through.

Here are three examples of calfeutrer in the Passé Simple tense along with their English translations:

  1. Je calfeutrai les fenêtres de ma maison hier.
    (I sealed the windows of my house yesterday.)

  2. Tu calfeutras les portes pour empêcher le froid d’entrer.
    (You sealed the doors to prevent the cold from coming in.)

  3. Il calfeutra la fissure avec du silicone.
    (He caulked the crack with silicone.)

These examples demonstrate the use of calfeutrer in the Simple Past tense to describe past actions of sealing or caulking.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je calfeutrai Je calfeutrai les fenêtres. I sealed the windows.
Tu calfeutras Tu calfeutras les fissures. You sealed the cracks.
Il calfeutra Il calfeutra la porte. He sealed the door.
Elle calfeutra Elle calfeutra les ouvertures. She sealed the openings.
On calfeutra On calfeutra la maison. One sealed the house.
Nous calfeutrâmes Nous calfeutrâmes la salle. We sealed the room.
Vous calfeutrâtes Vous calfeutrâtes les joints. You sealed the joints.
Ils calfeutrèrent Ils calfeutrèrent les murs. They sealed the walls.
Elles calfeutrèrent Elles calfeutrèrent les portes. They (feminine) sealed the doors.

Other Conjugations for Calfeutrer.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb calfeutrer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Calfeutrer – 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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