Regular and Irregular French Verbs

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What is the present tense conjugation for the verb 'regarder' in the 'nous' form?

nous regardons

Conjugate the verb 'choisir' in the 'vous' form of the present tense.

vous choisissez

What is the correct present tense form of 'attendre' for 'je'?

j'attends

Provide the present tense form of the verb 'être' for 'ils'.

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What is the present tense conjugation of 'avoir' for 'elle'?

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Conjugate 'faire' in the present tense for the 'tu' form.

<p>tu fais</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the present tense form of 'lire' for 'nous'?

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What is the present tense conjugation for 'aller' in the 'je' form?

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What type of structure is characterized by a 3D lattice of alternating positive and negative ions?

<p>Giant Ionic Lattice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do giant covalent structures have high melting points?

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In what form can giant ionic lattices conduct electricity?

<p>Only when molten or in solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes graphite's conductivity from that of normal giant covalent structures?

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What is a key property of simple molecular structures regarding their melting points?

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Describe the structure of pure metals.

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How do alloys differ from pure metals in terms of their structure?

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What happens to boiling points in simple molecular structures as the size of the molecules increases?

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Flashcards

French Present Tense Conjugation of -er Verbs (Example: Regarder)

The way French verbs ending in -er change their form to match the subject pronoun (like I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they).

French Present Tense Conjugation of -ir Verbs (Ex: Choisir)

The way French verbs ending in -ir change their form to match the subject pronoun, like "I choose", "You choose" etc.

French Present Tense Conjugation of -re Verbs (Example: Attendre)

The way French verbs ending in -re change their form to match the subject pronoun, like "I wait", "You wait" etc.

French Irregular Verb: Avoir (to have)

The French verb for "to have" that is irregular in its present tense conjugation.

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French Irregular Verb: Être (to be)

The French verb for "to be" that is irregular in its present tense conjugation.

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French Irregular Verb: Faire (to do/make)

The French verb for "to do/make" that is irregular in its present tense conjugation.

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Conjugation of "Choisir"

The method of changing the verb "choisir" (to choose) to fit different subjects.

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Conjugation of "Attendre"

The form of the French verb "attendre" (to wait) matching different subjects.

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Giant Ionic Lattice

A 3D structure of ions with alternating positive and negative charges held together by strong electrostatic forces.

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Giant Covalent Structure

A structure where billions of atoms are bonded together by strong covalent bonds, creating a large, continuous network.

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Simple Molecular Structure

A structure where billions of small molecules, each with atoms covalently bonded, are held together by weak intermolecular forces.

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Delocalized Electrons

Electrons that are not bound to a specific atom and can move freely throughout the structure.

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Why are giant ionic lattices good conductors of electricity when molten or in solution?

Ions are only free to move and carry an electrical charge when the substance is in a liquid or dissolved in a solvent, allowing electricity to flow.

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What makes graphite a good conductor of electricity?

Graphite has delocalized electrons that can move freely through its layers, allowing it to conduct electricity.

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Why do simple molecular structures have low melting points?

The weak intermolecular forces holding the molecules together require little energy to break, resulting in a low melting point.

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How do metals conduct heat?

Metals have delocalized electrons that can carry thermal energy through the material, making them good conductors of heat.

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Study Notes

Regular French Verbs - -er, -ir, -re

  • -er verbs: These verbs typically follow a pattern in their conjugation. For example, the verb "regarder" (to look at)

  • je: -e

  • tu: -es

  • il/elle/on: -e

  • nous: -ons

  • vous: -ez

  • ils/elles: -ent

  • -ir verbs: Another pattern, illustrated by "choisir" (to choose):

  • je: -is

  • tu: -is

  • il/elle/on: -it

  • nous: -issons

  • vous: -issez

  • ils/elles: -issent

  • -re verbs: The final group represented by "attendre" (to wait for) follows these conjugations:

  • je: -s

  • tu: -s

  • il/elle/on: -t

  • nous: -ons

  • vous: -ez

  • ils/elles: -ent

Common Irregular French Verbs

  • avoir (to have):

  • je: j'ai

  • tu: tu as

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on a

  • nous: nous avons

  • vous: vous avez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles ont

  • être (to be):

  • je: je suis

  • tu: tu es

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on est

  • nous: nous sommes

  • vous: vous êtes

  • ils/elles: ils/elles sont

  • faire (to make/do):

  • je: je fais

  • tu: tu fais

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on fait

  • nous: nous faisons

  • vous: vous faites

  • ils/elles: ils/elles font

  • aller (to go):

  • je: je vais

  • tu: tu vas

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on va

  • nous: nous allons

  • vous: vous allez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles vont

  • lire (to read):

  • je: je lis

  • tu: tu lis

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on lit

  • nous: nous lisons

  • vous: vous lisez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles lisent

  • prendre (to take):

  • je: je prends

  • tu: tu prends

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on prend

  • nous: nous prenons

  • vous: vous prenez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles prennent

  • mettre (to put):

  • je: je mets

  • tu: tu mets

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on met

  • nous: nous mettons

  • vous: vous mettez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles mettent

  • ouvrir (to open):

  • je: j'ouvre

  • tu: tu ouvres

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on ouvre

  • nous: nous ouvrons

  • vous: vous ouvrez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles ouvrent

  • savoir (to know):

  • je: je sais

  • tu: tu sais

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on sait

  • nous: nous savons

  • vous: vous savez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles savent

  • sortir (to go out):

  • je: je sors

  • tu: tu sors

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on sort

  • nous: nous sortons

  • vous: vous sortez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles sortent

  • venir (to come):

  • je: je viens

  • tu: tu viens

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on vient

  • nous: nous venons

  • vous: vous venez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles viennent

  • devoir (to have to):

  • je: je dois

  • tu: tu dois

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on doit

  • nous: nous devons

  • vous: vous devez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles doivent

  • dire (to say/tell):

  • je: je dis

  • tu: tu dis

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on dit

  • nous: nous disons

  • vous: vous dites

  • ils/elles: ils/elles disent

  • partir (to leave):

  • je: je pars

  • tu: tu pars

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on part

  • nous: nous partons

  • vous: vous partez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles partent

  • voir (to see):

  • je: je vois

  • tu: tu vois

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on voit

  • nous: nous voyons

  • vous: vous voyez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles voient

  • écrire (to write):

  • je: j'écris

  • tu: tu écris

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on écrit

  • nous: nous écrivons

  • vous: vous écrivez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles écrivent

  • pouvoir (to be able to):

  • je: je peux

  • tu: tu peux

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on peut

  • nous: nous pouvons

  • vous: vous pouvez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles peuvent

  • vouloir (to want/wish):

  • je: je veux

  • tu: tu veux

  • il/elle/on: il/elle/on veut

  • nous: nous voulons

  • vous: vous voulez

  • ils/elles: ils/elles veulent

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