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

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Introduction to the verb hypothéquer

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The English translation of the French verb “hypothéquer” is “to mortgage.” The infinitive form “hypothéquer” is pronounced as “ee-po-teh-keh”.

The word “hypothéquer” is derived from the Latin word “hypotheca,” which means “pledge.” It entered the French language during the 16th century. In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the action of putting a property or asset as collateral to obtain a loan.

In the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, “hypothéquer” is used to describe past actions that were completed at a specific point in time. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, along with their English translations:

  1. J’hypothéquai ma maison pour financer mes études.
    (I mortgaged my house to finance my studies.)

  2. Tu hypothéquas ta voiture pour démarrer ton entreprise.
    (You mortgaged your car to start your business.)

  3. Il hypothéqua sa propriété pour rembourser ses dettes.
    (He mortgaged his property to repay his debts.)

Note: The Passé Simple tense is primarily used in written French, particularly in literature, formal writing, or historical contexts. In everyday spoken French, the Passé Composé is more commonly used to express past events.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je hypothéquai J’hypothéquai ma maison. I mortgaged my house.
Tu hypothéquas Tu hypothéquas ta propriété. You mortgaged your property.
Il hypothéqua Il hypothéqua son appartement. He mortgaged his apartment.
Elle hypothéqua Elle hypothéqua sa voiture. She mortgaged her car.
On hypothéqua On hypothéqua le terrain. One mortgaged the land.
Nous hypothéquâmes Nous hypothéquâmes nos biens. We mortgaged our assets.
Vous hypothéquâtes Vous hypothéquâtes votre immeuble. You mortgaged your building.
Ils hypothéquèrent Ils hypothéquèrent leur entreprise. They mortgaged their business.
Elles hypothéquèrent Elles hypothéquèrent leurs maisons. They (feminine) mortgaged their houses.

Other Conjugations for Hypothéquer.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb hypothéquer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hypothéquer – 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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