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(Tu) ______ (to have) is a form used to express possession.
(Tu) ______ (to have) is a form used to express possession.
as
(Tu) ______ (to be) is essential for describing identity.
(Tu) ______ (to be) is essential for describing identity.
es
In the imparfait tense, (Tu) ______ (to eat) refers to actions in the past.
In the imparfait tense, (Tu) ______ (to eat) refers to actions in the past.
mangeais
To say 'I will be' in French, you use 'Je ______ (to be)'.
To say 'I will be' in French, you use 'Je ______ (to be)'.
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The form for 'they (feminine) will have' in French is 'Elles ______ (to have)'.
The form for 'they (feminine) will have' in French is 'Elles ______ (to have)'.
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(Nous) ______ (to want) expresses a desire.
(Nous) ______ (to want) expresses a desire.
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In the conditionnel présent, (Tu) ______ (to know) indicates a hypothetical situation.
In the conditionnel présent, (Tu) ______ (to know) indicates a hypothetical situation.
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(Vous) ______ (to go out) is a command directed at a group.
(Vous) ______ (to go out) is a command directed at a group.
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In the présent tense, for regular -er verbs, you remove -er and add -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, and -______.
In the présent tense, for regular -er verbs, you remove -er and add -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, and -______.
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In the imparfait tense, to form the verbs, you take the 'nous' form in the present, remove -ons, and add -______, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, or -aient.
In the imparfait tense, to form the verbs, you take the 'nous' form in the present, remove -ons, and add -______, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, or -aient.
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In the futur tense for regular verbs, you use the infinitive form and add -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, and -______.
In the futur tense for regular verbs, you use the infinitive form and add -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, and -______.
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To form the futur proche, you conjugate 'aller' in the present tense and add the infinitive ______.
To form the futur proche, you conjugate 'aller' in the present tense and add the infinitive ______.
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The conditionnel présent describes hypothetical actions or polite ______.
The conditionnel présent describes hypothetical actions or polite ______.
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The impératif mood is used to give ______, instructions, or advice.
The impératif mood is used to give ______, instructions, or advice.
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An example of a verb in the présent tense is 'Je ______'.
An example of a verb in the présent tense is 'Je ______'.
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An example of a verb in the imparfait tense is 'Je ______'.
An example of a verb in the imparfait tense is 'Je ______'.
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Study Notes
French Verb Conjugations
- This document details French verb conjugations across various tenses.
- It provides examples and explanations for usage.
- Verbs are selected from "Série Jaune Découvertes 1 to 4," up to Unit 2 of Découvertes 4.
Present Tense
- Usage: Describes actions happening now or states general truths/habits.
- Formation (-er verbs): Remove "-er" and add endings: -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, -ent.
- Formation (-ir verbs): Remove "-ir" and add endings: -is, -is, -it, -issons, -issez, -issent.
- Formation (-re verbs): Remove "-re" and add endings: -s, -s, -, -ons, -ez, -ent.
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Example (Parler):
- Je parle
- Tu parles
- Il/elle/on parle
- Nous parlons
Imperfect Tense
- Usage: Describes past actions ongoing or habitual, or sets the scene in a narrative.
- Formation: Use the "nous" form of the present tense verb, remove "-ons" and add endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient.
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Example (Manger):
- Je mangeais
- Tu mangeais
- Il/elle/on mangeait
- Nous mangions
- Vous mangiez
- Ils/elles mangeaient
Future Tense
- Usage: Describes actions that will happen.
- Formation (regular verbs): Use the infinitive form and add endings: -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont.
- Formation (-re verbs): Drop the final "-e" of the infinitive.
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Example (Finir):
- Je finirai
- Tu finiras
- Il/elle/on finira
- Nous finirons
- Vous finirez
- Ils/elles finiront
Future Proche (Near Future)
- Usage: Expresses actions about to happen.
- Formation: Conjugate "aller" in the present tense plus the infinitive of the main verb.
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Example (Faire):
- Je vais faire
Conditional Présent
- Usage: Describes hypothetical actions or polite requests.
- Formation: Use the future stem and add imperfect endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient.
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Example (Voir):
- Je verrais
- Tu verrais
- Il/elle/on verrait
- Nous verrions
- Vous verriez
- Ils/elles verraient
Imperative
- Usage: Used for commands, instructions, or advice.
- Formation: Only exists in "tu," "nous," and "vous" forms.
- For -er verbs, in "tu" form drop "-s" (unless followed by "y" or "en").
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Example (Écouter):
- (Tu) Écoute!
- (Nous) Écoutons!
- (Vous) Écoutez!
Additional Information
- Irregular verbs have unique conjugations. Check the verb list.
- The document provides conjugations for verbs "avoir" (to have) and "être" (to be).
- Other verbs from a specific series are included, such as "parler" (to speak), "manger" (to eat), "finir" (to finish), and "prendre" (to take), among others.
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This quiz covers French verb conjugations across present and imperfect tenses, utilizing examples from 'Série Jaune Découvertes 1 to 4'. You'll explore the formation rules and practical usage to enhance your understanding of French verbs. Perfect for learners at Unit 2 of Découvertes 4.
