French 101 Present Tense IR and RE Verbs
34 flashcards covering French 101 Present Tense IR and RE Verbs for the FRENCH-101 French 101 Topics section.
This study guide covers the conjugation and usage of present tense IR and RE verbs in French, as outlined in the curriculum for Beginning French I. Understanding these verb forms is essential for constructing basic sentences and communicating effectively in everyday situations. Mastery of this topic lays the groundwork for more advanced language skills and is critical for success in foundational French courses.
On practice exams and competency assessments, questions may require you to conjugate IR and RE verbs in sentences or identify errors in verb usage. A common trap is confusing the endings of these verbs, particularly with similar-sounding forms. For instance, learners often mix up the endings for regular verbs with irregular ones, leading to incorrect conjugations. A practical tip to avoid this pitfall is to memorize the most commonly used IR and RE verbs and their conjugation patterns, as familiarity will improve accuracy and confidence in language use.
Terms (34)
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What is the present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the first person singular?
The present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the first person singular is -is. For example, 'je finis' means 'I finish' (Promenades, Chapter 5).
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How do you conjugate the verb 'choisir' in the present tense for 'nous'?
In the present tense, 'choisir' is conjugated as 'nous choisissons' (we choose) (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the third person plural?
The present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the third person plural is -ent. For example, 'ils vendent' means 'they sell' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you form the present tense of 'attendre' for 'je'?
The present tense of 'attendre' for 'je' is 'j'attends' (I wait) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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What is the first person plural form of 'réussir' in the present tense?
The first person plural form of 'réussir' in the present tense is 'nous réussissons' (we succeed) (Promenades, Chapter 5).
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Which ending do you use for regular -IR verbs in the second person singular?
For regular -IR verbs, the ending for the second person singular is -is. For example, 'tu finis' means 'you finish' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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How do you conjugate 'vendre' in the present tense for 'il'?
In the present tense, 'vendre' is conjugated as 'il vend' (he sells) (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the present tense form of 'répondre' for 'nous'?
The present tense form of 'répondre' for 'nous' is 'nous répondons' (we respond) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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How do you form the present tense of 'finir' for 'tu'?
The present tense of 'finir' for 'tu' is 'tu finis' (you finish) (Promenades, Chapter 5).
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What is the present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the third person singular?
The present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the third person singular is -it. For example, 'il finit' means 'he finishes' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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How do you conjugate 'entendre' in the present tense for 'vous'?
In the present tense, 'entendre' is conjugated as 'vous entendez' (you hear) (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the present tense form of 'choisir' for 'elle'?
The present tense form of 'choisir' for 'elle' is 'elle choisit' (she chooses) (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the first person singular?
The present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the first person singular is -s. For example, 'je vends' means 'I sell' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you form the present tense of 'réussir' for 'ils'?
The present tense of 'réussir' for 'ils' is 'ils réussissent' (they succeed) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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What is the present tense form of 'attendre' for 'tu'?
The present tense form of 'attendre' for 'tu' is 'tu attends' (you wait) (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the second person plural?
The present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the second person plural is -issez. For example, 'vous finissez' means 'you finish' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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How do you conjugate 'répondre' in the present tense for 'elle'?
In the present tense, 'répondre' is conjugated as 'elle répond' (she responds) (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the present tense form of 'vendre' for 'nous'?
The present tense form of 'vendre' for 'nous' is 'nous vendons' (we sell) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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What is the present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the second person singular?
The present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the second person singular is -s. For example, 'tu vends' means 'you sell' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you form the present tense of 'choisir' for 'vous'?
The present tense of 'choisir' for 'vous' is 'vous choisissez' (you choose) (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the first person singular form of 'attendre' in the present tense?
The first person singular form of 'attendre' in the present tense is 'j'attends' (I wait) (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you conjugate 'finir' in the present tense for 'il'?
In the present tense, 'finir' is conjugated as 'il finit' (he finishes) (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the present tense form of 'réussir' for 'vous'?
The present tense form of 'réussir' for 'vous' is 'vous réussissez' (you succeed) (Promenades, Chapter 5).
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How do you form the present tense of 'vendre' for 'je'?
The present tense of 'vendre' for 'je' is 'je vends' (I sell) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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What is the present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the first person plural?
The present tense ending for regular -IR verbs in the first person plural is -issons. For example, 'nous finissons' means 'we finish' (Promenades, Chapter 5).
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How do you conjugate 'entendre' in the present tense for 'ils'?
In the present tense, 'entendre' is conjugated as 'ils entendent' (they hear) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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What is the present tense form of 'répondre' for 'tu'?
The present tense form of 'répondre' for 'tu' is 'tu réponds' (you respond) (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you form the present tense of 'choisir' for 'elle'?
The present tense of 'choisir' for 'elle' is 'elle choisit' (she chooses) (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the first person plural?
The present tense ending for regular -RE verbs in the first person plural is -ons. For example, 'nous vendons' means 'we sell' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you conjugate 'finir' in the present tense for 'vous'?
In the present tense, 'finir' is conjugated as 'vous finissez' (you finish) (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the present tense form of 'attendre' for 'nous'?
The present tense form of 'attendre' for 'nous' is 'nous attendons' (we wait) (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you form the present tense of 'vendre' for 'il'?
The present tense of 'vendre' for 'il' is 'il vend' (he sells) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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How do you conjugate 'réussir' in the present tense for 'je'?
In the present tense, 'réussir' is conjugated as 'je réussis' (I succeed) (Imaginez, Chapter 4).
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What is the present tense form of 'choisir' for 'nous'?
The present tense form of 'choisir' for 'nous' is 'nous choisissons' (we choose) (Promenades, Chapter 3).