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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déjeter

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The English translation of the French verb “déjeter” is “to cast off” or “to unseat.” The infinitive form “déjeter” is pronounced as “day-zhuh-tey.”

The verb “déjeter” comes from the Old French word “destre,” meaning “to unseat” or “to throw off.” It is derived from the Latin word “deiectare,” which has a similar meaning. In everyday French, the verb “déjeter” is most often used in the Passé Simple tense, which is the equivalent of the Simple Past tense in English.

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

  1. Il déjeta son adversaire de cheval.
    (He unseated his opponent from the horse.)
  2. Elle déjeta ses vieux vêtements.
    (She cast off her old clothes.)
  3. Nous déjetâmes le gouvernement corrompu.
    (We unseated the corrupt government.)

In these examples, “déjeter” is used to describe actions of unseating, throwing off, or casting off something or someone in the past.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je déjetai Je déjetai le livre. I threw away the book.
Tu déjetas Tu déjetas les vieux vêtements. You threw away the old clothes.
Il déjeta Il déjeta les déchets. He threw away the waste.
Elle déjeta Elle déjeta les papiers. She threw away the papers.
On déjeta On déjeta les ordures. One threw away the garbage.
Nous déjetâmes Nous déjetâmes les bouteilles. We threw away the bottles.
Vous déjetâtes Vous déjetâtes les emballages. You threw away the packaging.
Ils déjetèrent Ils déjetèrent les caisses. They threw away the boxes.
Elles déjetèrent Elles déjetèrent les jouets. They (feminine) threw away the toys.

Other Conjugations for Déjeter.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déjeter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déjeter – 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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