French grammar · A1
Regular -er Verbs (Present)
A clear, example-first explanation built for CLB 6 / B1 — the level you need for TCF / TEF Canada.
Overview
80% of French verbs end in -er. They follow ONE pattern. Master this and you can conjugate hundreds.
Pattern with parler (to speak)
Remove -er, add: -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, -ent (last one silent).
| je | parl<em>e</em> |
| tu | parl<em>es</em> |
| il/elle | parl<em>e</em> |
| nous | parl<em>ons</em> |
| vous | parl<em>ez</em> |
| ils/elles | parl<em>ent</em> |
Apply to other verbs
manger, écouter, regarder, aimer, travailler, habiter...
- Je mange du pain.
- Nous écoutons la musique.
- Ils aiment Paris.
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