Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Introduction to the verb dissimuler
The English translation of the French verb dissimuler is “to conceal” or “to hide.” It is pronounced “dee-see-myoo-leh” in its infinitive form.
The verb dissimuler derives from the Latin word “dissimulare,” meaning “to disguise” or “to conceal.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has been used in various contexts throughout history.
In everyday French, dissimuler is most often used in the Plus-que-parfait tense (past perfect tense) to refer to an action that was concealed or hidden in the past. It is usually translated into English using “had” + past participle.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Plus-que-parfait tense:
- J’avais dissimulé mes sentiments pendant des années avant de lui avouer. (I had concealed my feelings for years before confessing to him.)
- Ils avaient dissimulé leur véritable identité pour infiltrer le groupe. (They had hidden their true identities to infiltrate the group.)
- Elle avait dissimulé le cadeau derrière son dos avant de le lui offrir. (She had concealed the gift behind her back before giving it to him.)
Table of the Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of dissimuler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | j’avais dissimulé | J’avais dissimulé ma colère. | I had hidden my anger. |
tu | tu avais dissimulé | Tu avais dissimulé la vérité. | You had concealed the truth. |
il | il avait dissimulé | Il avait dissimulé ses intentions. | He had concealed his intentions. |
elle | elle avait dissimulé | Elle avait dissimulé sa peine. | She had hidden her sorrow. |
on | on avait dissimulé | On avait dissimulé nos actions. | One had hidden our actions. |
nous | nous avions dissimulé | Nous avions dissimulé notre présence. | We had disguised our presence. |
vous | vous aviez dissimulé | Vous aviez dissimulé vos émotions. | You had concealed your emotions. |
ils | ils avaient dissimulé | Ils avaient dissimulé leur identité. | They had hidden their identity. |
elles | elles avaient dissimulé | Elles avaient dissimulé leur richesse. | They had concealed their wealth. |
Other Conjugations for Dissimuler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler (this article)
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
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Dissimuler – About the French Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense
Tense Formation
Common everyday usage patterns
Sequencing of past events
Background information
Hypothetical or reported speech
Interactions with other tenses
Summary
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