Category: French conjugation tip

“Savoir” (to know) is irregular in the Imperative. It is conjugated as follows: sache (know – singular), sachons (let’s know), sachez (know – plural). The Imperative with “savoir” is often…

“Pouvoir” (to be able to) is irregular in the Future Perfect (Futur Antérieur). It is conjugated as follows: j’aurai pu (I will have been able to), tu auras pu (you…

“Vouloir” (to want) is irregular in the Conditional. It is conjugated as follows: je voudrais (I would like), tu voudrais (you would like), il/elle/on voudrait (he/she/one would like), nous voudrions…

“Aller” (to go) is irregular in the Imperfect. It is conjugated as follows: j’allais (I was going), tu allais (you were going), il/elle/on allait (he/she/one was going), nous allions (we…

“Faire” (to do/make) is irregular in the Subjunctive. It is conjugated as follows: que je fasse (that I do), que tu fasses (that you do), qu’il/elle/on fasse (that he/she/one does),…

“Avoir” (to have) is another essential irregular verb. In the Future Simple, it is conjugated as follows: j’aurai (I will have), tu auras (you will have), il/elle/on aura (he/she/one will…

“Être” (to be) is one of the most irregular and essential verbs in French. In the Present tense, it is conjugated as follows: je suis (I am), tu es (you…

The Future Perfect (Futur Antérieur) is used to predict outcomes that will have occurred by a certain point in the future. For example, “Ils auront fini les travaux avant notre…

The Imperative is often used to give instructions or commands in group settings. For example, “Silence, s’il vous plaît” (Silence, please), “Formez une ligne” (Form a line), or “Écoutez attentivement”…

The Subjunctive is used in expressions of necessity, such as “il est nécessaire que” (it is necessary that) or “il faut que” (it is necessary that). For example, “Il est…

The Future Simple can be used to express decisions made on the spot. For example, “Je vais t’aider” (I will help you) or “Nous irons au cinéma ce soir” (We…

The Conditional is frequently used to express regret or what could have been done differently. For example, “J’aurais dû accepter l’offre” (I should have accepted the offer) or “Elle aurait…

The Imperfect (Imparfait) is often used to describe actions that were ongoing or continuous in the past. For example, “Je lisais un livre quand il est arrivé” (I was reading…

“À moins que” means “unless” and requires the Subjunctive. For example, “Je n’irai pas à la fête à moins qu’il ne vienne” (I won’t go to the party unless he…

The Future Perfect (Futur Antérieur) is used to discuss actions that will have been completed by a specific point in the future. For example, “Nous aurons terminé ce projet avant…

The Imperative is essential for giving clear and direct directions. For example, “Tourne à gauche” (Turn left), “Continue tout droit” (Keep going straight), or “Prends la première à droite” (Take…

“Il est important que” means “it is important that” and requires the Subjunctive. For example, “Il est important que tu sois à l’heure” (It is important that you are on…

The Future Simple is commonly used to make predictions about the future. For example, “Le soleil brillera demain” (The sun will shine tomorrow) or “Elle réussira ses examens” (She will…

The Conditional is often used to make polite requests or suggestions. For example, “Pourriez-vous m’aider?” (Could you help me?) or “Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît” (I would like…

The Imperfect (Imparfait) is often used to describe states of being or conditions in the past. For example, “Il était fatigué après le voyage” (He was tired after the trip)…