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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb imperméabiliser

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The English translation of the French verb imperméabiliser is “to waterproof.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form, imperméabiliser, is: [ɛ̃.pɛʁ.me.a.bi.li.ze].

Imperméabiliser comes from the combination of the prefix “im-” meaning “not” or “un-” and the verb “perméabiliser” which means “to make permeable.” The prefix “im-” negates the action of the verb, resulting in the meaning “to make not permeable” or “to waterproof.”

In everyday French, the verb imperméabiliser is most often used in the Passé Simple (Simple Past) tense, which is a literary and formal tense that describes completed actions in the past. However, in contemporary spoken French, the Passé Composé is more commonly used to express past actions.

Here are three simple examples of imperméabiliser in the Passé Simple tense:

  1. Je imperméabilisai mon manteau pour la saison des pluies. (I waterproofed my coat for the rainy season.)
  2. Tu imperméabilisas tes chaussures avant de partir en randonnée. (You waterproofed your shoes before going hiking.)
  3. Il imperméabilisa la terrasse pour éviter les infiltrations d’eau. (He waterproofed the terrace to prevent water seepage.)

English translations:

  1. I waterproofed my coat for the rainy season.
  2. You waterproofed your shoes before going hiking.
  3. He waterproofed the terrace to prevent water seepage.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je imperméabilisai J’imperméabilisai mon manteau. I waterproofed my coat.
Tu imperméabilisas Tu imperméabilisas ta veste. You waterproofed your jacket.
Il imperméabilisa Il imperméabilisa le tissu. He waterproofed the fabric.
Elle imperméabilisa Elle imperméabilisa sa tente. She waterproofed her tent.
On imperméabilisa On imperméabilisa les chaussures. One waterproofed the shoes.
Nous imperméabilisâmes Nous imperméabilisâmes les sacs. We waterproofed the bags.
Vous imperméabilisâtes Vous imperméabilisâtes vos chaussures. You waterproofed your shoes.
Ils imperméabilisèrent Ils imperméabilisèrent les vestes. They waterproofed the jackets.
Elles imperméabilisèrent Elles imperméabilisèrent les bottes. They (feminine) waterproofed the boots.

Other Conjugations for Imperméabiliser.

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

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb imperméabiliser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Imperméabiliser – 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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