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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb haleter

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The English translation of the French verb “haleter” is “to pant” or “to gasp”. The infinitive form of “haleter” is pronounced as [a-lə-te].

The word “haleter” originates from the Old French word “haletier”, which means “to pant like a dog”. It is derived from the Old Norse word “hala”, which means “to breathe heavily”. In everyday French, “haleter” is often used to describe the act of breathing rapidly and heavily, usually due to exhaustion, fear, or excitement.

In the Passé Simple tense (Simple Past), “haleter” is less commonly used in everyday speech as it belongs to the literary or formal register. Nonetheless, here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Il haleta lorsqu’il arriva au sommet de la montagne.
    (He panted when he reached the top of the mountain.)

  2. Le chien haleta après avoir couru pendant des kilomètres.
    (The dog gasped after running for kilometers.)

  3. Elle haleta de surprise en découvrant le cadeau.
    (She gasped in surprise upon discovering the gift.)

Please note that the Passé Simple tense is primarily used in written narratives, literature, and formal contexts in French, so its usage may vary depending on the situation.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je haletai J’haletai après la course. I panted after the race.
Tu haletas Tu haletas de fatigue. You panted from fatigue.
Il haleta Il haleta en courant. He panted while running.
Elle haleta Elle haleta à bout de souffle. She panted out of breath.
On haleta On haleta en escaladant. One panted while climbing.
Nous haletâmes Nous haletâmes après l’effort. We panted after the effort.
Vous haletâtes Vous haletâtes en montant les escaliers. You panted while going up the stairs.
Ils haletèrent Ils haletèrent en poursuivant. They panted while chasing.
Elles haletèrent Elles haletèrent de peur. They (feminine) panted out of fear.

Other Conjugations for Haleter.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb haleter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Haleter – 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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