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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb comater

Get the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense conjugation of comater. 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 “comater” is “to be in a daze” or “to be half-conscious.” The infinitive form “comater” is pronounced as /kɔ.ma.te/.

The word “comater” originated from the Latin word “comma,” which means “to be in a lethargic state” or “to sleep.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Passé Simple tense. However, it is worth noting that the Passé Simple tense is primarily used in written French, particularly in formal and literary contexts.

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

  1. Je comatai toute la journée.
    (I was in a daze all day.)
  2. Il comata pendant des heures après avoir bu trop de vin.
    (He was half-conscious for hours after drinking too much wine.)
  3. Elle comatait dans son lit, complètement épuisée.
    (She was in a daze in her bed, completely exhausted.)

It is important to note that the Passé Simple tense is rarely used in spoken French. In everyday conversations, the Passé Composé or Imparfait tenses are more commonly used to express past actions.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je comatai Je comatai toute la journée. I dozed off all day.
Tu comatas Tu comatas pendant le film. You dozed off during the movie.
Il comata Il comata après le repas. He dozed off after the meal.
Elle comata Elle comata en classe. She dozed off in class.
On comata On comata sur le canapé. One dozed off on the couch.
Nous comatâmes Nous comatâmes pendant des heures. We dozed off for hours.
Vous comatâtes Vous comatâtes après le dîner. You dozed off after dinner.
Ils comatèrent Ils comatèrent en réunion. They dozed off during the meeting.
Elles comatèrent Elles comatèrent dans le train. They (feminine) dozed off on the train.

Other Conjugations for Comater.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb comater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 comater Passé Simple tense conjugation! 

Comater – 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 comater. Still in a learning mood? Check out another TOTALLY random French verb conjugation!

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply