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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb conjurer

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The English translation of the French verb “conjurer” is “to conjure” or “to cast a spell.” The infinitive form of “conjurer” is pronounced as “kon-zhu-ray.”

The word “conjurer” comes from the Latin word “conjurare,” meaning “to swear together” or “to conspire.” In everyday French, the Passé Simple tense is commonly used in written language or formal contexts. However, in spoken French, the Passé Composé tense is more frequently used to express past actions.

Here are three simple examples of “conjurer” in the Passé Simple tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Il conjura les esprits pour obtenir la vérité.
    (He conjured the spirits to obtain the truth.)

  2. Elle conjura la malédiction qui pesait sur sa famille.
    (She conjured the curse that weighed upon her family.)

  3. Les sorciers conjurèrent un sortilège puissant.
    (The sorcerers conjured a powerful spell.)

Note that the English translations may vary based on the context and intended meaning.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je conjurai J’conjurai la malédiction. I conjured the curse.
Tu conjuras Tu conjuras les esprits. You conjured the spirits.
Il conjura Il conjura le sort. He conjured the spell.
Elle conjura Elle conjura un sortilège. She conjured a spell.
On conjura On conjura les démons. One conjured the demons.
Nous conjurâmes Nous conjurâmes le mauvais sort. We conjured the curse.
Vous conjurâtes Vous conjurâtes le mauvais présage. You conjured the bad omen.
Ils conjurèrent Ils conjurèrent les esprits. They conjured the spirits.
Elles conjurèrent Elles conjurèrent le mauvais sort. They (feminine) conjured the curse.

Other Conjugations for Conjurer.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb conjurer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Conjurer – 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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