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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb extérioriser

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The English translation of the French verb “extérioriser” is “to externalize” or “to express.” The infinitive form “extérioriser” is pronounced as [ɛksteʁjɔʁize].

The word “extérioriser” originated from the Latin word “exterior,” meaning “outer.” It entered the French language in the late 19th century. In everyday French, “extérioriser” is used to express the act of bringing out or manifesting one’s thoughts, feelings, or emotions.

In the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, “extérioriser” is less frequently used in everyday conversation, as it is considered a literary or formal form. However, it can still be encountered in written works, such as literature or historical narratives.

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

  1. Il extériorisa sa colère en frappant violemment la table.
    (He externalized his anger by violently hitting the table.)
  2. Elle extériorisa sa joie en dansant et en chantant.
    (She externalized her joy by dancing and singing.)
  3. Ils extériorisèrent leur étonnement en laissant échapper un cri.
    (They externalized their astonishment by letting out a scream.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je extériorisai J’extériorisai mes émotions. I externalized my emotions.
Tu extériorisas Tu extériorisas tes pensées. You externalized your thoughts.
Il extériorisa Il extériorisa sa colère. He externalized his anger.
Elle extériorisa Elle extériorisa sa joie. She externalized her joy.
On extériorisa On extériorisa son opinion. One externalized their opinion.
Nous extériorisâmes Nous extériorisâmes nos sentiments. We externalized our feelings.
Vous extériorisâtes Vous extériorisâtes vos frustrations. You externalized your frustrations.
Ils extériorisèrent Ils extériorisèrent leur peur. They externalized their fear.
Elles extériorisèrent Elles extériorisèrent leur tristesse. They (feminine) externalized their sadness.

Other Conjugations for Extérioriser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb extérioriser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Extérioriser – 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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