1. Verb Conjugation

2. Conjugaison In French, as in English, verbs must be conjugated in order to use them in a sentence. The infinitive is what we call the verb before it is conjugated. It is the verb in an ‘untouched’ state. Ex. Aimer; nager; regarder

3. Two Types of French verbs Regular verbs  These are verbs that follow a pattern when they are conjugated. There are 3 types of regular verbs: those that end in –er, -ir, & -re. Irregular verbs-  These are verbs that follow absolutely no pattern and must be memorized.

4. How to conjugate verbs First, you have to know what the subject pronouns are: jenous tuvous ilils elleelles *You MUST memorize these!!!

5. How to conjugate verbs First, you have to know what the subject pronouns are: je Inouswe tuyou (sing.)vousyou all you (sing. formal) ilheils they (masc) ellesheelles they (fem) *You MUST memorize these!!!

6. Conjugating –er verbs Conjugation= infintive – er + endings Endings =  Je-e  Tu-es  Il/Elle-e  Nous -ons  Vous -ez  Ils/ Elles -ent

7. Conjugation in action Regarder  This is the infinitive

8. Conjugation in action Regarder  This is the infinitive Drop the –er= regard  This is your stem Then add your endings…

9. Conjugation in action REGARDER Je regarde nousregardons Tu regardes vousregardez Il/elle regarde ilsregardent

10. Conjugation in action AIMER J’aimenousaimons Tuaimesvousaimez Il/elleaimeils/ellesaiment