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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chier

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The English translation of the French verb “chier” is “to shit” or “to defecate.” The infinitive form “chier” is pronounced as [ʃje].

The verb “chier” comes from the Old French word “chiier” which originated from the Late Latin word “cacare,” meaning “to defecate.” In everyday French, the verb “chier” is considered vulgar and is used to express strong dissatisfaction or frustration. However, it is essential to note that this word is highly offensive and should be used with caution or avoided altogether in formal or polite contexts.

In the Passé Simple tense (Simple Past), “chier” is rarely used in everyday French due to its vulgar nature. However, for reference, here are three examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Il chia dans son pantalon.
    (He shat in his pants.)
  2. Elle chiait constamment sur son travail.
    (She constantly shat on her work.)
  3. Nous chiâmes de rire en entendant sa blague.
    (We shat with laughter upon hearing his joke.)

Again, it is important to emphasize that using the verb “chier” in everyday speech, especially in the Passé Simple tense, is highly inappropriate and offensive.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je chiai J’chiai dans les toilettes. I shat in the toilet.
Tu chias Tu chias dans le jardin. You shat in the garden.
Il chia Il chia dans la forêt. He shat in the forest.
Elle chia Elle chia sur le trottoir. She shat on the sidewalk.
On chia On chia dans les buissons. One shat in the bushes.
Nous chiâmes Nous chiâmes dans les toilettes. We shat in the toilet.
Vous chiâtes Vous chiâtes dans la nature. You shat in nature.
Ils chièrent Ils chièrent dans la rivière. They (masculine) shat in the river.
Elles chièrent Elles chièrent dans la cour. They (feminine) shat in the courtyard.

Other Conjugations for Chier.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chier – 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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