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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cramser

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The French verb “cramser” does not have a direct English translation as it is a slang word with no equivalent in standard English. However, it can be understood as meaning “to die” or “to kick the bucket” in a colloquial sense.

The infinitive form of “cramser” is pronounced as /kʁam.ze/.

The origin of the word “cramser” is uncertain, but it is thought to have emerged in the 19th century as a slang term. It is most often used informally in everyday French conversation, especially among younger speakers or in more casual contexts.

In the Passé Simple tense (Simple Past), “cramser” is rarely used. The Passé Simple is a literary tense primarily found in written texts, especially literature. In spoken French, the passé composé is more commonly used to convey past events. Nonetheless, here are three simple examples of how “cramser” can be used in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Il cramsa à l’âge de 80 ans.
    (He died at the age of 80.)
  2. Les voleurs le cramserent lors du cambriolage.
    (The thieves kicked the bucket during the burglary.)
  3. Le vieux chien cramsa dans son sommeil.
    (The old dog died peacefully in his sleep.)

Please note that the verb “cramser” is highly informal and not used in formal or written contexts, except for creative or artistic purposes.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je cramsa Je cramsa mon stylo. I broke my pen.
Tu cramças Tu cramças la porte. You broke the door.
Il cramsa Il cramsa la vitre. He broke the window.
Elle cramsa Elle cramsa la clé. She broke the key.
On cramsa On cramsa le vase. One broke the vase.
Nous cramsâmes Nous cramsâmes les règles. We broke the rules.
Vous crams

Other Conjugations for Cramser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cramser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cramser – 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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