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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb froufrouter

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The English translation of the French verb “froufrouter” is “to rustle” or “to swish.” The infinitive form “froufrouter” is pronounced as [fʁu.fʁu.te].

The origin of the word “froufrouter” is onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound it describes. It comes from the French word “froufrou,” which refers to the rustling or swishing sound made by certain fabrics or objects. “Froufrouter” is most often used in everyday French in the Passé Simple tense when telling stories, narrating events, or writing in a formal context.

Here are three examples of its usage in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Hier soir, le vent froufrouta les feuilles des arbres. (Last night, the wind rustled the leaves of the trees.)
  2. Le tissu soyeux froufrouta lorsque le modèle défila sur le podium. (The silky fabric swished as the model walked down the runway.)
  3. Les rideaux froufroutèrent légèrement lorsque la fenêtre fut ouverte. (The curtains rustled slightly when the window was opened.)

Please note that the Passé Simple tense is rarely used in spoken French, and the examples provided may sound more formal compared to everyday conversational language.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je froufroutai J’ai froufroutai dans les feuilles. I rustled in the leaves.
Tu froufroutas Tu froufroutas avec ta robe. You rustled with your dress.
Il froufrouta Il froufrouta le papier. He rustled the paper.
Elle froufrouta Elle froufrouta dans les buissons. She rustled in the bushes.
On froufrouta On froufrouta dans la forêt. One rustled in the forest.
Nous froufroutâmes Nous froufroutâmes dans l’herbe. We rustled in the grass.
Vous froufroutâtes Vous froufroutâtes avec les feuilles. You rustled with the leaves.
Ils froufroutèrent Ils froufroutèrent sous le vent. They rustled under the wind.
Elles froufroutèrent Elles froufroutèrent dans les arbres. They (feminine) rustled in the trees.

Other Conjugations for Froufrouter.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb froufrouter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Froufrouter – 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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