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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chopper

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The English translation of the French verb “chopper” is “to catch” or “to grab.” The infinitive form “chopper” is pronounced as “sho-pey.”

The word “chopper” in French originated from the word “chopiner,” which means “to drink quickly” in the dialect of Poitou, a region in France. Over time, it evolved to have multiple meanings, including “to catch” or “to grab.” In everyday French, “chopper” is commonly used in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense in informal speech. However, it is important to note that the Passé Simple tense is rarely used in spoken French and is mostly reserved for formal writing or literature.

Here are three simple examples of how “chopper” is used in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Je choppai la balle en plein vol. (I caught the ball in mid-air.)
  2. Il choppa un taxi pour rentrer chez lui. (He grabbed a taxi to go back home.)
  3. Nous choppâmes le dernier train à temps. (We caught the last train on time.)

Note: In everyday spoken French, the passé composé (composed past) tense is commonly used instead of the Passé Simple.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je chopai Je chopai le bois. I chopped the wood.
Tu chopas Tu chopas l’oignon. You chopped the onion.
Il chopa Il chopa la viande. He chopped the meat.
Elle chopa Elle chopa la carotte. She chopped the carrot.
On chopa On chopa le poisson. One chopped the fish.
Nous chopâmes Nous chopâmes les légumes. We chopped the vegetables.
Vous chopâtes Vous chopâtes les herbes. You chopped the herbs.
Ils chopèrent Ils chopèrent les fruits. They chopped the fruits.
Elles chopèrent Elles chopèrent les pommes. They (feminine) chopped the apples.

Other Conjugations for Chopper.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chopper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chopper – 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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