Some verb patterns
The conjugation of a verb is not easy. This is why it is advisable to stick to certain patterns. The purpose of these few pages is to introduce you to certain types of verbs that are fairly easy to remember so that you can remember their spelling.
First group verbs
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General pattern for first group verb | |
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Verbs in -yer | |
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Verbs in -éer | |
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Verbs in -ger | |
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Verbs in -guer, -quer | |
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Verbs in -ier, -ouer, -uer | |
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Verbs in -cer | |
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Verbs in -eler and -eter | |
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Verbs in -e(.)er and -é(.)er |
Second group verbs
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General pattern for second group verbs | |
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Only one exception: haïr |
Third group verbs
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General pattern for third group verbs | |
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Verbs in -aître and -oître | |
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Verbs dire and faire | |
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Verbs vaincre and convaincre | |
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Verb rompre | |
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Verb asseoir | |
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Verb aller | |
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Verb pouvoir | |
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Verbs in -dre | |
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Verbs in -ire |