Monter dans, descendre de

John M.C1Kwiziq community member

Monter dans, descendre de

Les passagers descendirent du bateau, sains et saufs.The passengers got off the boat, safe and sound.
What is the tense of descendirent, or is there a spelling mistake?

This question relates to:French lesson "Monter dans, descendre de = To get on, off transportation in French (prepositions)"

Asked 2 years ago

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi John,

As already said, it was the 'passé simple' but I have changed it for the 'passé composé equivalent 'sont descendus' which is better suited for a lesson of this level.

Take a peek at the passé simple if you are curious -

Le Passé Simple

Like12 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi John,

Passé simple -- Ils descendirent

Bonne continuation

Like02 years ago

Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, it is passé simple, but appears misplaced in an A2 grammar lesson, without explanation, does it not ? Probably better to stay with imparfait or passé composé. Maybe it could be changed ?

Like02 years ago

John M. asked:

Monter dans, descendre de

Les passagers descendirent du bateau, sains et saufs.The passengers got off the boat, safe and sound.
What is the tense of descendirent, or is there a spelling mistake?

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