chastrer

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Old French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin castrāre, present active infinitive of castrō (to punish).

Verb[edit]

chastrer

  1. to punish
  2. to castrate (to render unable to have sexual intercourse)

Conjugation[edit]

This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants[edit]

  • French: châtrer