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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb féconder

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The English translation of the French verb “féconder” is “to fertilize” or “to impregnate.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “féconder” is [fe-kɔ̃.de].

The verb “féconder” originates from the Latin word “fecundare,” meaning “to fertilize” or “to make fruitful.” It is primarily used in everyday French to describe the action of fertilizing or impregnating, particularly in the context of reproduction or agriculture.

In the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, “féconder” is less commonly used in everyday French conversation. However, here are three examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Il féconda les fleurs avec un engrais naturel.
    (He fertilized the flowers with natural fertilizer.)

  2. La pluie féconda les terres, améliorant les récoltes.
    (The rain fertilized the soil, improving the harvest.)

  3. Le sperme féconda l’ovule, initiant la grossesse.
    (The sperm fertilized the egg, initiating pregnancy.)

English translations:

  1. He fertilized the flowers with natural fertilizer.
  2. The rain fertilized the soil, improving the harvest.
  3. The sperm fertilized the egg, initiating pregnancy.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je féconda Je féconda la plante. I fertilized the plant.
Tu fécondas Tu fécondas les fleurs. You fertilized the flowers.
Il féconda Il féconda le sol. He fertilized the soil.
Elle féconda Elle féconda les graines. She fertilized the seeds.
On féconda On féconda les plantations. One fertilized the plantations.
Nous fécondâmes Nous fécondâmes le champ. We fertilized the field.
Vous fécondâtes Vous fécondâtes le jardin. You fertilized the garden.
Ils fécondèrent Ils fécondèrent les arbres. They fertilized the trees.
Elles fécondèrent Elles fécondèrent les cultures. They (feminine) fertilized the crops.

Other Conjugations for Féconder.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb féconder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Féconder – 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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