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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb corder

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The English translation of the French verb “corder” is “to string” or “to lace.” The infinitive form of “corder” is pronounced as “kɔʀde” in French.

The verb “corder” comes from the Latin word “conligāre,” meaning “to tie together.” In everyday French, “corder” is commonly used in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense to describe past actions or events that are completed. However, it’s important to note that the Passé Simple tense is mostly used in written French, such as literature or formal writing, rather than in spoken language.

Here are three examples of “corder” used in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Il coda ses chaussures avant de sortir. (He laced his shoes before going out.)
  2. Elle corda le ruban autour du cadeau. (She strung the ribbon around the gift.)
  3. Nous cordâmes les perles pour créer un collier. (We strung the beads to create a necklace.)

Please note that these translations are in the simple past tense, which may vary slightly depending on the context.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je cordai Je cordai la corde. I corded the rope.
Tu cordas Tu cordas la caisse. You corded the box.
Il corda Il corda le tissu. He corded the fabric.
Elle corda Elle corda la cordelette. She corded the string.
On corda On corda le paquet. One corded the package.
Nous cordâmes Nous cordâmes les câbles. We corded the cables.
Vous cordâtes Vous cordâtes le fil. You corded the wire.
Ils cordèrent Ils cordèrent la corde. They corded the rope.
Elles cordèrent Elles cordèrent la ficelle. They (feminine) corded the string.

Other Conjugations for Corder.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb corder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Corder – 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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