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French verb conjugation rules

French verb conjugation rules

French verb conjugation is the process of changing the form of a verb to match the subject pronoun in a sentence.

In French, verbs change to reflect the person (first, second, third), the number (singular, plural), and the tense (present, past, future).

Here are the basic rules for conjugating verbs in French:

1. Regular verbs: Most French verbs follow regular conjugation patterns and can be divided into three groups: -er, -ir, and -re verbs. To conjugate regular verbs, you simply remove the infinitive ending (-er, -ir, or -re) and add the appropriate conjugation endings for the subject pronoun and tense.

2. Irregular verbs: Some verbs do not follow regular conjugation patterns and are called irregular verbs. The most common irregular verbs in French are être (to be) and avoir (to have). These verbs have unique conjugation patterns that must be memorized.

3. Subject pronoun agreement: It is important to match the subject pronoun with the verb in terms of person (first, second, third) and number (singular, plural). For example, the first person singular pronoun “je” requires a conjugated verb form that agrees with “je” in person and number.

4. Tense agreement: In addition to subject pronoun agreement, it is also important to match the verb form with the tense used in the sentence. The most common tenses in French are the present, past (passé composé or imparfait), and future.

By following these basic rules and practicing conjugating verbs in different tenses and with different subject pronouns, you’ll soon be able to master the art of French verb conjugation.

So, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and keep practicing, you’ll get there in no time!

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