Topic: Verbs

Être (to be) is one of the two most important verbs in French. It’s irregular, so you must memorize each form. It’s used for descriptions, professions, nationalities, locations, and more. Present Tense Conjugation Subject Conjugation IPA je suis [ʒə sɥi] tu es [ty ɛ] il/elle/on est [il/ɛl ɛ] nous sommes [nu sɔm] vous êtes [vu.z‿ɛt] … Read more

Avoir (to have) is the second essential French verb. It’s irregular and used not only for possession but also in many expressions where English uses “to be” (age, hunger, fear, etc.). Present Tense Conjugation Subject Conjugation IPA j’ ai [ʒe] tu as [ty a] il/elle/on a [il/ɛl a] nous avons [nu.z‿a.vɔ̃] vous avez [vu.z‿a.ve] ils/elles … Read more

Aller (to go) is one of the most important and frequently used verbs in French. It’s completely irregular, so you must memorize all its forms. Beyond its basic meaning of movement, aller is essential for forming the near future tense (futur proche) and for asking how someone is doing. Present Tense Conjugation Subject Conjugation IPA … Read more