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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb défroisser

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The English translation of the French verb défroisser is “to iron out” or “to smooth out”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “deh-fwa-see”.

Défroisser originated from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which implies undoing or reversing an action) and the verb “froisser” (meaning “to crease” or “to wrinkle”). In everyday French, défroisser is commonly used in the Passé Simple tense to describe past actions or events that are completed. However, it is important to note that the Passé Simple is mostly used in written French, particularly in literature, formal writing, or historical contexts.

Here are three simple examples of défroisser in the Passé Simple tense and their English translations:

  1. J’écartai délicatement le tissu pour défroisser les plis.
    (I gently spread the fabric to iron out the creases.)

  2. Elle défroissa son costume avant la réunion.
    (She ironed out her suit before the meeting.)

  3. Il défroissa les pages du vieux livre avec précaution.
    (He carefully smoothed out the pages of the old book.)

Please note that while the above examples showcase the use of défroisser in the Passé Simple tense, it is more common to use the compound tenses such as the Passé Composé or the Imparfait in spoken French.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je défroissai Je défroissai ma chemise. I ironed my shirt.
Tu défroissas Tu défroissas ton pantalon. You ironed your pants.
Il défroissa Il défroissa sa veste. He ironed his jacket.
Elle défroissa Elle défroissa sa robe. She ironed her dress.
On défroissa On défroissa les draps. One ironed the sheets.
Nous défroissâmes Nous défroissâmes les serviettes. We ironed the towels.
Vous défroissâtes Vous défroissâtes la nappe. You ironed the tablecloth.
Ils défroissèrent Ils défroissèrent les chemises. They ironed the shirts.
Elles défroissèrent Elles défroissèrent les jupes. They (feminine) ironed the skirts.

Other Conjugations for Défroisser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb défroisser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Défroisser – 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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