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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb craqueter

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The English translation of the French verb “craqueter” is “to crackle” or “to snap.” The infinitive form “craqueter” is pronounced as [kʁak.te].

The word “craqueter” is derived from the onomatopoeic sound “craqueter” itself, which imitates the sound of snapping or crackling. In everyday French, the verb “craqueter” is less commonly used in the passé simple tense, as this tense is mostly reserved for written or formal speech. However, it can still be encountered in literary works.

Here are three examples of the usage of “craqueter” in the passé simple tense:

  1. La branche craqueta soudainement sous le poids du fruit.
    (The branch crackled suddenly under the weight of the fruit.)

  2. Le feu crépita et craqueta pendant toute la nuit.
    (The fire crackled and snapped all night long.)

  3. Les biscuits craquetèrent dans le four avant d’être dorés.
    (The cookies crackled in the oven before turning golden.)

Note: The passé simple tense is less frequently used in spoken French, and the passé composé or imparfait tenses are more commonly employed to express the past tense.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je craquetai Je craquetai des biscuits. I cracked some cookies.
Tu craquetas Tu craquetas les noix. You cracked the nuts.
Il craqueta Il craqueta la glace. He cracked the ice.
Elle craqueta Elle craqueta le code. She cracked the code.
On craqueta On craqueta les œufs. One cracked the eggs.
Nous craquetâmes Nous craquetâmes les noisettes. We cracked the hazelnuts.
Vous craquetâtes Vous craquetâtes les amandes. You cracked the almonds.
Ils craquetèrent Ils craquetèrent les noix de coco. They cracked the coconuts.
Elles craquetèrent Elles craquetèrent les cacahuètes. They (feminine) cracked the peanuts.

Other Conjugations for Craqueter.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb craqueter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Craqueter – 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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