Present Tense
There are three verbs types in French:
- -er Verbs
- -ir Verbs
- -re Verbs
Steps for -er/-ir/-re Verbs
- Remove the -er/-ir/-re from the verb
- Attach the appropriate ending based off pronoun
-er Endings with Example
| Pronoun | Ending | Example (aimer) |
|---|---|---|
| Je | -e | Je aime |
| Tu | -es | Tu aimes |
| Il/Elle/On | -e | Il/Elle/On aime |
| Nous | -ons | Nous aimons |
| Vous | -ez | Vous aimez |
| Ils/Elles | -ent | Ils/Elles aiment |
-ir Endings with Example
| Pronoun | Ending | Example (finir) |
|---|---|---|
| Je | -is | Je finis |
| Tu | -is | Tu finis |
| Il/Elle/On | -it | Il/Elle/On finit |
| Nous | -issons | Nous finissons |
| Vous | -issez | Vous finissez |
| Ils/Elles | -issent | Ils/Elles finissent |
-re Endings with Example
| Pronoun | Ending | Example (vendre) |
|---|---|---|
| Je | -s | Je vends |
| Tu | -s | Tu vends |
| Il/Elle/On | (No Ending) | Il/Elle/On vend |
| Nous | -ons | Nous vendons |
| Vous | -ez | Vous vendez |
| Ils/Elles | -ent | Ils/Elles vendent |