In part one, we covered ER verbs and how predictable their pattern is. Now it is time to look at IR verbs, the second major group in French.
The Golden Rule : Remove -ir and then add the endings
|
Subject |
Ending |
|
Je |
is |
|
Tu |
is |
|
Il/Elle/On |
it |
|
Nous |
issons |
|
Vous |
issez |
|
Ils/Elles |
issent |
Example: FINIR (TO FINISH)
|
Subject |
Conjugation |
|
Je |
finis |
|
Tu |
finis |
|
Il/Elle/On |
finit |
|
Nous |
finissons |
|
Vous |
finissez |
|
Ils/Elles |
finissent |
Most Important -IR Verbs
- finir – to finish
- choisir – to choose
- réussir – to succeed
- grandir – to grow up
- grossir – to gain weight / to get bigger
- maigrir – to lose weight / to get thinner
- réfléchir – to think / to reflect
- obéir – to obey
- remplir – to fill
- rougir – to blush / to turn red
- accomplir – to accomplish
- réagir – to react
- investir – to invest
- unir – to unite
- établir – to establish
Quick Tip – Learn endings, not each verb. Practice with 5 verbs daily. Read aloud. Use verbs in complete sentences.
Exercice !
A. Conjugate the verb in brackets into the correct present tense form.
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Je _______ (finir) mon travail à six heures.
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Nous _______ (choisir) un restaurant pour ce soir.
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Vous _______ (réussir) toujours vos examens.
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Nous _______ (réfléchir) avant de répondre.
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Il _______ (remplir) le formulaire maintenant.
Answer Key
A. Conjugate the verb in brackets into the correct present tense form.
- finis
- choisissons
- réussissez
- réfléchissons
- remplit
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