Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Introduction to the verb dissimuler
The English translation of the French verb “dissimuler” is “to conceal” or “to hide.” The infinitive form “dissimuler” is pronounced as “dee-see-moo-lay.”
The word “dissimuler” comes from the Latin word “dissimulare,” meaning “to disguise” or “to conceal.” In everyday French, the verb is commonly used in the Passé Simple tense, which is mainly found in formal or written contexts.
Here are three simple examples of “dissimuler” in the Passé Simple tense, along with their English translations:
- Il dissimula sa tristesse. (He concealed his sadness.)
- Elle dissimula sa colère. (She hid her anger.)
- Ils dissimulèrent leur surprise. (They concealed their surprise.)
These examples demonstrate how “dissimuler” is used to express actions of concealing or hiding emotions, feelings, or reactions in the past.
Table of the Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of dissimuler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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Je | dissimulai | J’ai dissimulé mes sentiments. | I concealed my feelings. |
Tu | dissimulas | Tu dissimulas ta surprise. | You concealed your surprise. |
Il | dissimula | Il dissimula la vérité. | He concealed the truth. |
Elle | dissimula | Elle dissimula son sourire. | She concealed her smile. |
On | dissimula | On dissimula son identité. | One concealed their identity. |
Nous | dissimulâmes | Nous dissimulâmes nos intentions. | We concealed our intentions. |
Vous | dissimulâtes | Vous dissimulâtes vos émotions. | You concealed your emotions. |
Ils | dissimulèrent | Ils dissimulèrent leurs intentions. | They concealed their intentions. |
Elles | dissimulèrent | Elles dissimulèrent leur peur. | They (feminine) concealed their fear. |
Other Conjugations for Dissimuler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
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Dissimuler – About the French Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense
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