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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb goberger

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The English translation of the French verb “goberger” is “to sit or lie down comfortably.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “goh-ber-zhey.”

The word “goberger” does not exist in traditional French, and it is believed to originate from a colloquial blend of the words “gobelet” (cup) and “berger” (shepherd). It is most often used in informal and spoken French to convey the idea of finding a comfortable and cozy spot to relax or settle down.

In the Passé Simple tense (Simple Past), “goberger” is not frequently used as it is more commonly used in the present tense or in compound tenses. However, here are three examples of its usage in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Je gobergeai sur le canapé toute la soirée.
    (I sat comfortably on the couch all evening.)

  2. Elle gobergea dans son lit après une longue journée de travail.
    (She laid comfortably in her bed after a long day at work.)

  3. Ils gobergèrent sur la plage, profitant du soleil et de la mer.
    (They sat or lay comfortably on the beach, enjoying the sun and the sea.)

Please note that the usage of “goberger” in the Passé Simple tense is not common and might not be typical in everyday French conversation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je gobergeai J’ai gobergé le poisson. I goberged the fish.
Tu gobergas Tu gobergas ta nourriture. You goberged your food.
Il gobergea Il gobergea son repas. He goberged his meal.
Elle gobergea Elle gobergea le dessert. She goberged the dessert.
On gobergea On gobergea les crevettes. One goberged the shrimps.
Nous gobergâmes Nous gobergâmes le homard. We goberged the lobster.
Vous gobergâtes Vous gobergâtes les moules. You goberged the mussels.
Ils gobergèrent Ils gobergèrent les palourdes. They goberged the clams.
Elles gobergèrent Elles gobergèrent les huitres. They (feminine) goberged the oysters.

Other Conjugations for Goberger.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb goberger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Goberger – 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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