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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb débander

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The English translation of the French verb “débander” is “to become flaccid” or “to lose an erection.” The infinitive form of “débander” is pronounced as [de-ba(n)-de].

The verb “débander” comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating reversal or undoing) and the verb “bander” (to stiffen or become erect). It is primarily used to describe the loss of an erection in a sexual context.

In the Passé Simple tense, which is mainly used in written French and not commonly used in everyday conversation, “débander” is conjugated as follows:

  1. Je débandai – I became flaccid
  2. Tu débandas – You became flaccid
  3. Il/elle débanda – He/she became flaccid

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

  1. Il débanda rapidement après l’acte. – He became flaccid quickly after the act.
  2. Elle débanda lorsqu’elle réalisa qu’elle avait oublié la pilule. – She became flaccid when she realized she had forgotten to take the pill.
  3. Ils débandèrent après avoir été interrompus. – They became flaccid after being interrupted.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je débandai Je débandai rapidement. I became flaccid quickly.
Tu débandas Tu débandas devant lui. You became flaccid in front of him.
Il débanda Il débanda après l’effort. He became flaccid after the effort.
Elle débanda Elle débanda de déception. She became flaccid in disappointment.
On débanda On débanda en entendant la nouvelle. One became flaccid upon hearing the news.
Nous débandâmes Nous débandâmes face à l’adversité. We became flaccid in the face of adversity.
Vous débandâtes Vous débandâtes à cause de la peur. You became flaccid because of fear.
Ils débandèrent Ils débandèrent devant l’ennemi. They became flaccid in front of the enemy.
Elles débandèrent Elles débandèrent après la déception. They (feminine) became flaccid after the disappointment.

Other Conjugations for Débander.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débander

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Débander – 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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