When learning French, recognising Le Passé Simple is very important as it is used in literature and other French writings.
Learn to recognise -dre verbs in Le Passé Simple in French
Look at these examples:
ConfirmCette nuit-là, je défendis mon seigneur de toute ma force.That night, I defended my lord with all my strength.
ConfirmC'est alors qu'il entendit un hurlement terrifiant.At that moment he heard a terrifying scream.
To conjugate -dre verbs in Le Passé Simple, here is what to do:
Stem of the verb (without -RE) + endings: -is, -is, -it, -îmes, -îtes, -irent
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