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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb forfaitiser

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The English translation of the French verb “forfaitiser” is “to package.” The infinitive form of “forfaitiser” is pronounced as “fohr-fay-tee-zey.”

The word “forfaitiser” is derived from the noun “forfait,” which means “package.” It belongs to the first group of regular verbs in French. In everyday French, especially in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, “forfaitiser” is often used to describe the action of creating or selling a package of services or products.

Here are three simple examples of the usage of “forfaitiser” in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Nous forfaitisâmes notre offre pour attirer de nouveaux clients.
    (We packaged our offer to attract new clients.)

  2. L’entreprise forfaitisa ses produits afin de simplifier les achats des consommateurs.
    (The company packaged its products to simplify consumer purchases.)

  3. Les agences de voyages forfaitisèrent des vacances tout compris.
    (Travel agencies packaged all-inclusive vacations.)

The respective English translations are provided above each example.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je forfaitis J’ai forfaitisé le contrat. I made the contract into a package.
Tu forfaitisas Tu forfaitisas les frais. You made the fees into a package.
Il forfaitisa Il forfaitisa le service. He made the service into a package.
Elle forfaitisa Elle forfaitisa la prestation. She made the performance into a package.
On forfaitisa On forfaitisa la facturation. One made the billing into a package.
Nous forfaitisâmes Nous forfaitisâmes le séjour. We made the stay into a package.
Vous forfaitisâtes Vous forfaitisâtes la réservation. You made the reservation into a package.
Ils forfaitisèrent Ils forfaitisèrent l’offre. They made the offer into a package.
Elles forfaitisèrent Elles forfaitisèrent le tarif. They (feminine) made the rate into a package.

Other Conjugations for Forfaitiser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb forfaitiser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Forfaitiser – 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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