Les verbes réguliers en -er

Regular Verbs

There are three sets of regular verb conjugations in French. Verbs that end in ER, IR, and RE.

They all follow similar patterns.

Once you learn how to conjugate the verbs, you can say so many more things!

Today we’ll work on ER verbs (the most common)

Terminology: Infinitive & Stem

Infinitive: Basic form of the verb that can be found in the dictionaryStem: The verb without the -er attached Ex: Parler

Infinitive - parler Stem - parl-

Regular Verbs Ending in -ERStep 1: Drop the ER off of the end of

the verbStep 2: Decide which subject to use (Je/Tu/Nous/etc)Step 3: Figure out which ending corresponds to the subjectStep 4: Add the new ending to the stem

EndingsJe -eTu -esIl -eElle -eOn -e

Nous -ons

Vous -ez

Ils -ent

Elles -ent

Parler

Je parleTu parlesIl parleElle parleOn parle

Nous parlons

Vous parlez

Ils parlent

Elles parlent

To Speak

I speak

You speak

He speaks

She speaks

One speaks

We speakYou speak (ya’ll)They speak (m,m&f)They speak (f)

Aimer

J’aimeTu aimesIl aimeElle aimeOn aime

Nous_aimons

Vous_aimez

Ils_aiment

Elles_aiment

To like

I likeYou likeHe likesShe likesOne likes

We likeYou like (ya’ll)They like (m, m&f)They like (f)

Régles

The forms for je, tu, il, elle, on, ils, and elles are all pronounced the sameWhen a verb begins with a vowel or a silent H, je becomes j’ (j’aime, j’habite)

Liason- when a verb begins in a vowel or a silent h, there is a liason between the subject and verb in the nous, vous, ils, and elles forms.Nous_étudionsVous_aimezIls_habitent

NegationSubject + Ne + Verb + PasJe ne parle pasIn front of a vowel or silent H, change ne to n’Je n’aime pasJe n’habite pas

Le devoirLes exercises à la page quatre-vingt-onze

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Ex 13 - Make up sentences that make sense about Kevin, an American student. #1. Kevin est américain.

Ex 14 - “Qui” means “who” - say who does each thing (complete sentences) Make sure the verb agrees with the subject. #1 Les élèves et les profs parlent en classe.

Ex 15 - OMITEx 16 - OMITEx 17 - Write a complete sentence with personal responses. All are going to start with “JE” and the verbs will end in “e.” #1. J’habite à Clarksville.Ex 18 - OMITEx 19 - Write a complete sentenceEx 20 - write only the subjects & verbs #1 Nous arrivons