Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Introduction to the verb hocher
The English translation of the French verb “hocher” is “to nod.” The infinitive form “hocher” is pronounced as “oh-shay.”
“Hocher” originates from the Old French word “hoquier” with the same meaning. It is derived from the Frankish word “hwokkōną,” which means to shake or wag. In everyday French, “hocher” in the passé simple tense (simple past) is less commonly used compared to other tenses. However, it can still be found in literary works, historical texts, or formal writing.
Three simple examples of “hocher” in the passé simple tense, with their respective English translations, are:
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Les spectateurs hochèrent la tête en signe de désapprobation.
(The spectators nodded their heads in disapproval.) -
Le président hocha la tête pour montrer son accord.
(The president nodded to show his agreement.) -
Elle me rencontra dans la rue et hocha gracieusement la tête.
(She met me on the street and graciously nodded her head.)
Table of the Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of hocher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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Je | hochai | J’hochai la tête. | I nodded my head. |
Tu | hochas | Tu hochas les épaules. | You shrugged your shoulders. |
Il | hocha | Il hocha la main. | He waved his hand. |
Elle | hocha | Elle hocha la tête. | She nodded her head. |
On | hocha | On hocha les épaules. | One shrugged their shoulders. |
Nous | hochâmes | Nous hochâmes la main. | We waved our hand. |
Vous | hochâtes | Vous hochâtes la tête. | You nodded your head. |
Ils | hochèrent | Ils hochèrent les épaules. | They shrugged their shoulders. |
Elles | hochèrent | Elles hochèrent la tête. | They (feminine) nodded their head. |
Other Conjugations for Hocher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hocher
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Hocher – About the French Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense
Formation
Usage
Narration
Historical Context
Interactions with other tenses
Passé Composé
Imparfait
Conditional and Subjunctive
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