Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Introduction to the verb complexer
The English translation of the French verb “complexer” is “to make someone feel self-conscious” or “to cause someone to have a complex.” The infinitive form of “complexer” is pronounced as “kom-plek-seh.”
The verb “complexer” originates from the noun “complexe,” which means “complex.” In everyday French, it is used to express the action of making someone feel self-conscious or causing someone to develop insecurities. It refers to the act of making someone feel uncomfortable or uncertain about themselves.
Here are three simple examples of the usage of “complexer” in the Passé Simple tense with their English translations:
- Il complexa sa sœur avec ses remarques constantes.
(He made his sister feel self-conscious with his constant remarks.) - Les critiques du professeur complexèrent les étudiants.
(The professor’s criticism made the students feel self-conscious.) - Ses propres insécurités le complexèrent tout au long de sa vie.
(His own insecurities made him feel self-conscious throughout his life.)
Note: The Passé Simple tense is primarily used in written French, particularly in literature, formal writing, or historical contexts. In spoken French, the Passé Composé tense is more commonly used to express past actions.
Table of the Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of complexer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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Je | complexai | Je me complexai. | I felt self-conscious. |
Tu | complexas | Tu te complexas. | You felt self-conscious. |
Il | complexa | Il se complexa. | He felt self-conscious. |
Elle | complexa | Elle se complexa. | She felt self-conscious. |
On | complexa | On se complexa. | One felt self-conscious. |
Nous | complexâmes | Nous nous complexâmes. | We felt self-conscious. |
Vous | complexâtes | Vous vous complexâtes. | You felt self-conscious. |
Ils | complexèrent | Ils se complexèrent. | They felt self-conscious. |
Elles | complexèrent | Elles se complexèrent. | They (feminine) felt self-conscious. |
Other Conjugations for Complexer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexer
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Complexer – About the French Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense
Formation
Usage
Narration
Historical Context
Interactions with other tenses
Passé Composé
Imparfait
Conditional and Subjunctive
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