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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb flagorner

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The English translation of the French verb “flagorner” is “to flatter.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “flagorner” is [flaɡɔʁne].

The verb “flagorner” comes from the Old French word “flater,” which means “to flatter.” It originated from the Latin word “flatāre,” which has the same meaning. In everyday French, the verb “flagorner” is commonly used in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense in formal or literary contexts.

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

  1. Il/Elle flagorna le roi pendant toute la soirée.
    (He/She flattered the king throughout the evening.)

  2. Nous flagornâmes nos supérieurs pour obtenir une promotion.
    (We flattered our superiors to get a promotion.)

  3. Les courtisans flagornèrent le monarque pour gagner ses faveurs.
    (The courtiers flattered the monarch to gain his favor.)

Note: The Passé Simple tense is primarily used in written French, particularly in literature and formal writing, rather than in everyday spoken language.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je flagornai J’ai flagorné mon patron. I flattered my boss.
Tu flagornas Tu flagornas tes amis. You flattered your friends.
Il flatterna Il flatterna sa collègue. He flattered his colleague.
Elle flatterna Elle flatterna son professeur. She flattered her teacher.
On flatterna On flatterna son partenaire. One flattered their partner.
Nous flagornâmes Nous flagornâmes nos voisins. We flattered our neighbors.
Vous flagornâtes Vous flagornâtes votre patron. You flattered your boss.
Ils flagornèrent Ils flagornèrent leur supérieur. They flattered their superior.
Elles flagornèrent Elles flagornèrent leur collègue. They (feminine) flattered their colleague.

Other Conjugations for Flagorner.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb flagorner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Flagorner – 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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