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Conjugation - 1st group verbs

Learn to conjugate 1st group verbs in the present tense

Les verbes du 1er groupe


First-Group Verbs (-ER)
In French, first-group verbs are the verbs that end in -ER in the infinitive form.
They are very common and easy to conjugate because they follow regular rules.
Learning how to conjugate them correctly will help you speak and write simple sentences in French.
👉 These verbs are the foundation of French conjugation and appear in many everyday situations.


Present Tense
To conjugate a first-group verb in the present tense:
  1. Remove the -ER ending from the infinitive.
  2. Add the present tense endings:


Je

Tu

Il/Elle

Nous

Vous

Ils/Elles


-e

-es

-es

-ons

-ez

-ent




Examples:
Parler (to speak):                          Aimer (to like / to love):
Je parle ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​J’aime
Tu parles ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​  ​Tu aimes
Il parle ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​  Elle aime
Nous parlons ​ ​ ​ ​ ​  Nous aimons
Vous parlez ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​Vous aimez
Ils parlent ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   Elles aiment

💡 These endings work for all first-group verbs.


⚠️ Remember
  • First-group verbs are regular, so once you know the rule, you can conjugate many verbs.
  • The stem of the verb is what remains after removing -ER.
  • Then, add the correct ending for each subject in the present tense.


Practice Time

In the following exercises, practise conjugating different first-group verbs in the present tense.
Read each sentence carefully and write the correct form of the verb.
💡 With regular practice, you will be able to conjugate all first-group verbs easily and form simple sentences in French.


Corrigé de l'exercice


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