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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb filocher

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The English translation of the French verb “filocher” is “to steal” or “to pilfer.” The infinitive form of “filocher” is pronounced as “fee-loh-shey.”

The word “filocher” originated from the French word “filasse,” which means “a thin thread.” Over time, it developed a slang meaning related to stealing or snatching something discreetly.

In everyday French, the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense is rarely used in spoken language but is more commonly found in literature or formal writing. However, here are three examples of how “filocher” can be used in the Passé Simple tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Il filocha la bourse sans se faire remarquer. (He stole the purse without being noticed.)
  2. Elle filocha discrètement quelques bijoux de la vitrine. (She pilfered a few jewels from the display case discreetly.)
  3. Les enfants filochèrent des bonbons dans le supermarché. (The children pilfered candies from the supermarket.)

Please note that the Passé Simple tense is less commonly used in contemporary spoken French, and the verb “filocher” itself may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je filochai J’ai filoché pendant la réunion. I snuck out during the meeting.
Tu filochas Tu filochas à la fin de la journée. You snuck out at the end of the day.
Il filocha Il filocha sans se faire remarquer. He snuck out without being noticed.
Elle filocha Elle filocha discrètement. She snuck out discreetly.
On filocha On filocha sans laisser de trace. One snuck out without leaving a trace.
Nous filochâmes Nous filochâmes rapidement. We snuck out quickly.
Vous filochâtes Vous filochâtes sans être vus. You snuck out without being seen.
Ils filochèrent Ils filochèrent sans se faire prendre. They snuck out without getting caught.
Elles filochèrent Elles filochèrent en douce. They (feminine) snuck out sneakily.

Other Conjugations for Filocher.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb filocher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Filocher – 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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