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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb défringuer

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The English translation of the French verb “défringuer” is “to undress” or “to strip off clothes”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “défringuer” is [de.fʁɛ̃.ɡe].

The language origin of “défringuer” can be traced back to Old French, where it was derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating removal) and the word “fringuer” (meaning “to dress” or “to adorn”). In everyday French, “défringuer” is commonly used in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense when referring to past actions or events that are seen as completed and isolated.

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

  1. Je défringuai rapidement et me plongeai dans le lit.
    (I undressed quickly and plunged into bed.)

  2. Il défringua avec hâte avant de prendre une douche.
    (He stripped off his clothes hastily before taking a shower.)

  3. Elle défringua timidement devant le miroir.
    (She shyly undressed in front of the mirror.)

Please note that the Passé Simple tense is rarely used in spoken French and is mostly found in formal writing or literature. In contemporary spoken French, the compound past tense (Passé composé) is more commonly used to discuss past events.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je défringuai J’ai défringué ma vieille chemise. I destroyed my old shirt.
Tu défringuas Tu défringuas le moteur de la voiture. You destroyed the car engine.
Il défringua Il défringua son ordinateur. He destroyed his computer.
Elle défringua Elle défringua sa guitare. She destroyed her guitar.
On défringua On défringua toutes les affiches. One destroyed all the posters.
Nous défringuâmes Nous défringuâmes les vêtements. We destroyed the clothes.
Vous défringuâtes Vous défringuâtes le tableau. You destroyed the painting.
Ils défringuèrent Ils défringuèrent la maison. They destroyed the house.
Elles défringuèrent Elles défringuèrent la télévision. They (feminine) destroyed the television.

Other Conjugations for Défringuer.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défringuer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Défringuer – 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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