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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb hydrofuger

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The English translation of the French verb “hydrofuger” is “to waterproof.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “hydrofuger” is: ee-droh-foo-zhay.

The word “hydrofuger” comes from the combination of the Greek root “hydro” meaning “water” and the French verb “fuger” meaning “to repel.” It is most often used in everyday French in the Passé Simple tense when referring to actions completed in the past.

Here are three examples of the usage of “hydrofuger” in the Passé Simple tense, along with their English translations:

  1. J’hydrofugeai la terrasse l’été dernier.
    (I waterproofed the terrace last summer.)

  2. Tu hydrofugeas les murs extérieurs de la maison.
    (You waterproofed the exterior walls of the house.)

  3. Il/Elle hydrofugea ses chaussures pour les protéger de la pluie.
    (He/She waterproofed their shoes to protect them from the rain.)

In these examples, “hydrofuger” is conjugated in the Passé Simple tense to match the subject of the sentence, indicating actions that occurred and were completed in the past.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je hydrofugeai J’hydrofugeai la terrasse. I waterproofed the terrace.
Tu hydrofugeas Tu hydrofugeas le mur. You waterproofed the wall.
Il hydrofugea Il hydrofugea la façade. He waterproofed the facade.
Elle hydrofugea Elle hydrofugea la toiture. She waterproofed the roof.
On hydrofugea On hydrofugea les fenêtres. One waterproofed the windows.
Nous hydrofugeâmes Nous hydrofugeâmes le sol. We waterproofed the floor.
Vous hydrofugeâtes Vous hydrofugeâtes le béton. You waterproofed the concrete.
Ils hydrofugèrent Ils hydrofugèrent les murs. They waterproofed the walls.
Elles hydrofugèrent Elles hydrofugèrent les portes. They (feminine) waterproofed the doors.

Other Conjugations for Hydrofuger.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hydrofuger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hydrofuger – 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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