The French technically don’t have a 3rd regular verb group, they simply have the “ verbes du troisième groupe” which encompasses all verbs ending in “RE”, regular and irregular.

The verb groups only cover the regular verbs and that means you must learn the irregular verbs by heart, there’s no alternative! For now, let’s get back to regular verb groups. There’s a running joke among French-learners that there are more exceptions than rules, and in this case, it’s a major exception: irregular verbs. Each of these groups follows the same pattern in various French tenses, so once you’ve learned the rule, you can apply it to all of the other verbs from that group. Regular verbs are split into three groups based on the ending of the word. To begin, you need to know the three verb groups, otherwise you’re going to wonder what on earth I’m talking about throughout this article. Now pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable… Introduction to French Tenses: Verb Groups We’re going to recap the present, whiz through the past, dive into the future, and even take a look at the more advanced French tenses. Fear not, whether you’re pulling your hair out trying to learn each one or are just starting out learning French tenses, this guide will help you learn the basics of each tense, in the time it takes to have a cup of coffee. That time is usually when they figure out that there are over twenty different French tense and mood combinations to learn. Please note: This audiobook is in French.There comes a time in every language student’s life where they’re ready to throw in the towel. Total of 310 minutes of audio (5+ hours).Tenses that are barely used in actual speech, such as passé simple and plus que parfait, are not included in the drills, so you can focus on the essentials. The tenses covered include the affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms of: You can listen to the drills practically anywhere - during your commute, while driving or running, or during any free time you have. The drills are narrated by a French speaker and guaranteed to help you learn and practice correct pronunciation - as it is spoken today.Įach drill is five to six minutes long and is very easy to do. Using repetition exercises designed to build your reflexes, the drills will help you develop an instinct to select the correct verb form naturally, with no more hesitations. Learn the different conjugations of the highly useful verbs pouvoir, vouloir, finir, and manger without memorizing anything.

Master the French verbs pouvoir, vouloir, finir, and manger - with no memorization!

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