French Verbs Learning
Master French verb conjugations with comprehensive tables, pronunciation guides, and example sentences. Learn regular and irregular verbs across all major verb groups: -er, -ir, and -re verbs.
French Verb Categories
Understanding French Verbs
French verbs are categorized into three main groups based on their infinitive endings: -er, -ir, and -re verbs. Each group follows specific conjugation patterns, though some verbs have irregular forms that must be memorized individually.
Conjugation Patterns
Regular verbs follow predictable patterns that change the verb ending based on the subject (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles). Mastering these patterns is fundamental to speaking French correctly.
French verbs are categorized into three main groups based on their infinitive endings: -er, -ir, and -re verbs. Each group follows specific conjugation patterns, though some verbs have irregular forms that must be memorized individually.
Conjugation Patterns
Regular verbs follow predictable patterns that change the verb ending based on the subject (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles). Mastering these patterns is fundamental to speaking French correctly.
| Verb Group | Pattern/Ending | Example | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📝 Regular -er Verbs | -er | parler (to speak) | Go |
| 🔄 -cer Verbs | -cer | commencer (to start) | Go |
| 🔀 -ger Verbs | -ger | manger (to eat) | Go |
| 📐 -e + consonant + -er Verbs | -e(consonant)er | préférer (to prefer) | Go |
| 📞 -e + l + -er Verbs | -eler | appeler (to call) | Go |
| 🏗️ Type 1 -ir Verbs | -ir (regular) | finir (to finish) | Go |
| ⚡ Type 2 -ir Verbs | -ir (irregular) | dormir (to sleep) | Go |
| 🔗 Regular -re Verbs | -re | attendre (to wait) | Go |
| 🔄 Irregular -re Verbs | -re (irregular) | apprendre (to learn) | Go |
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accepter (to accept)
| French | English | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| J'accepte | I accept | |
| Tu acceptes | You accept (singular/informal) | |
| Il/Elle accepte | He/She accepts | |
| Nous acceptons | We accept | |
| Vous acceptez | You accept (plural/formal) | |
| Ils/Elles acceptent | They accept (masculine/feminine) |
Example Sentences
| French Sentence | English Translation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| J'accepte votre invitation. | I accept your invitation. | |
| Tu acceptes ce cadeau ? | Do you accept this gift? | |
| Il accepte le travail. | He accepts the job. | |
| Nous acceptons vos conditions. | We accept your conditions. | |
| Vous acceptez les cartes de crédit ? | Do you accept credit cards? | |
| Ils acceptent notre proposition. | They accept our proposal. |
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aimer (to like, to love)
| French | English | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| J'aime | I like/love | |
| Tu aimes | You like/love (singular/informal) | |
| Il/Elle aime | He/She likes/loves | |
| Nous aimons | We like/love | |
| Vous aimez | You like/love (plural/formal) | |
| Ils/Elles aiment | They like/love (masculine/feminine) |
Example Sentences
| French Sentence | English Translation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| J'aime le chocolat. | I like chocolate. | |
| Tu aimes cette musique ? | Do you like this music? | |
| Elle aime lire des livres. | She likes to read books. | |
| Nous aimons voyager. | We like to travel. | |
| Vous aimez le café français ? | Do you like French coffee? | |
| Ils aiment jouer au football. | They like to play soccer. |
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parler (to speak)
| French | English | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Je parle | I speak | |
| Tu parles | You speak (singular/informal) | |
| Il/Elle parle | He/She speaks | |
| Nous parlons | We speak | |
| Vous parlez | You speak (plural/formal) | |
| Ils/Elles parlent | They speak (masculine/feminine) |
Example Sentences
| French Sentence | English Translation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Je parle français. | I speak French. | |
| Tu parles très bien. | You speak very well. | |
| Il parle avec son ami. | He speaks with his friend. | |
| Nous parlons de nos projets. | We talk about our projects. | |
| Vous parlez quelle langue ? | What language do you speak? | |
| Elles parlent au téléphone. | They are talking on the phone. |
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manger (to eat)
| French | English | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Je mange | I eat | |
| Tu manges | You eat (singular/informal) | |
| Il/Elle mange | He/She eats | |
| Nous mangeons | We eat | |
| Vous mangez | You eat (plural/formal) | |
| Ils/Elles mangent | They eat (masculine/feminine) |
Example Sentences
| French Sentence | English Translation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Je mange une pomme. | I eat an apple. | |
| Tu manges au restaurant ? | Are you eating at the restaurant? | |
| Il mange avec sa famille. | He eats with his family. | |
| Nous mangeons ensemble. | We eat together. | |
| Vous mangez des légumes ? | Do you eat vegetables? | |
| Elles mangent du poisson. | They eat fish. |
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finir (to finish)
| French | English | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Je finis | I finish | |
| Tu finis | You finish (singular/informal) | |
| Il/Elle finit | He/She finishes | |
| Nous finissons | We finish | |
| Vous finissez | You finish (plural/formal) | |
| Ils/Elles finissent | They finish (masculine/feminine) |
Example Sentences
| French Sentence | English Translation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Je finis mes devoirs. | I finish my homework. | |
| Tu finis à quelle heure ? | What time do you finish? | |
| Elle finit son travail. | She finishes her work. | |
| Nous finissons le projet. | We finish the project. | |
| Vous finissez bientôt ? | Are you finishing soon? | |
| Ils finissent leur repas. | They finish their meal. |
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attendre (to wait)
| French | English | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| J'attends | I wait | |
| Tu attends | You wait (singular/informal) | |
| Il/Elle/On attend | He/She/One waits | |
| Nous attendons | We wait | |
| Vous attendez | You wait (plural/formal) | |
| Ils/Elles attendent | They wait |
Example Sentences
| French Sentence | English Translation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| J'attends le bus. | I wait for the bus. | |
| Tu attends longtemps ? | Do you wait long? | |
| Elle attend une réponse. | She waits for an answer. | |
| Nous attendons ensemble. | We wait together. | |
| Vous attendez qui ? | Who are you waiting for? | |
| Ils attendent leur tour. | They wait for their turn. |
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