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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb complexifier

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The English translation of the French verb “complexifier” is “to complicate.” The infinitive form of “complexifier” is pronounced as /kɔ̃.plɛk.si.fje/.

The verb “complexifier” is derived from the French noun “complexe,” meaning “complex.” It belongs to the first group of regular -er verbs in French. In everyday French, “complexifier” is primarily used in the present tense to describe the action of making something more complicated or intricate.

In the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, “complexifier” is less commonly used in everyday French. However, here are three examples of its usage in this tense, along with their English translations:

  1. J’ouvris la boîte et complexifiai la situation.
    (I opened the box and complicated the situation.)

  2. Tu complexifias les instructions, ce qui rendit le processus plus difficile.
    (You complicated the instructions, which made the process more difficult.)

  3. Elle complexifia son discours, ce qui égara l’auditoire.
    (She complicated her speech, which confused the audience.)

Note: The Passé Simple tense is a literary tense in French and is rarely used in spoken language.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je complexifiai J’ai complexifié le problème. I complicated the problem.
Tu complexifias Tu as complexifié la situation. You complicated the situation.
Il complexifia Il a complexifié sa vie. He complicated his life.
Elle complexifia Elle a complexifié son travail. She complicated her work.
On complexifia On a complexifié les règles. One complicated the rules.
Nous complexifiâmes Nous avons complexifié le projet. We complicated the project.
Vous complexifiâtes Vous avez complexifié le processus. You complicated the process.
Ils complexifièrent Ils ont complexifié la tâche. They complicated the task.
Elles complexifièrent Elles ont complexifié la situation. They (feminine) complicated the situation.

Other Conjugations for Complexifier.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb complexifier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Complexifier – 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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