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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chaperonner

Get the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense conjugation of chaperonner. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb “chaperonner” is “to chaperone” or “to accompany.” The infinitive form of “chaperonner” is pronounced shap-uh-roh-neh.

The word “chaperonner” originates from the French noun “chaperon,” meaning “hood” or “hat,” which itself comes from the Late Latin word “cappellus,” denoting a “small cape” or “hood.” In everyday French, “chaperonner” is most commonly used in the Passé Simple tense (Simple Past) to describe an action that was completed in the past. However, it is important to note that the Passé Simple tense is rarely used in spoken French and is mostly found in formal writing.

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

  1. Les parents chaperonnèrent les élèves lors de la sortie scolaire.
    (The parents chaperoned the students during the school trip.)

  2. Elle chaperonna son petit frère pendant la fête.
    (She chaperoned her younger brother during the party.)

  3. Nous chaperonnâmes les touristes tout au long de leur visite.
    (We chaperoned the tourists throughout their visit.)

Note: The Passé Simple tense can vary in its conjugation depending on the subject of the sentence. The examples given use the third-person plural (ils/elles) conjugation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je chaperonnai J’ai chaperonnai les enfants. I chaperoned the children.
Tu chaperonnas Tu chaperonnas le groupe. You chaperoned the group.
Il chaperonna Il chaperonna les étudiants. He chaperoned the students.
Elle chaperonna Elle chaperonna les jeunes. She chaperoned the young ones.
On chaperonna On chaperonna les excursionnistes. One chaperoned the tourists.
Nous chaperonnâmes Nous chaperonnâmes les élèves. We chaperoned the students.
Vous chaperonnâtes Vous chaperonnâtes les athlètes. You chaperoned the athletes.
Ils chaperonnèrent Ils chaperonnèrent les visiteurs. They chaperoned the visitors.
Elles chaperonnèrent Elles chaperonnèrent les personnes âgées. They (feminine) chaperoned the elderly.

Other Conjugations for Chaperonner.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chaperonner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Struggling with French verbs or the language in general? Why not use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

Get a FREE Download Study Sheet of this Conjugation 🔥

Simply right click the image below, click “save image” and get your free reference for the chaperonner Passé Simple tense conjugation! 

Chaperonner – 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.

I hope you enjoyed this article on the verb chaperonner. Still in a learning mood? Check out another TOTALLY random French verb conjugation!

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply