How to Conjugate Regular -ER Verbs in Present Tense

In French, regular -ER verbs are the most common kind of verbs. They follow a simple way to change their forms in the present tense. Here’s how to do it:

1. Find the verb stem: Take off the -ER ending from the verb.

   • Example: Parler (to speak) becomes parl-

2. Add the right endings: Put these endings on the stem.

   • Je (I) → -e
   • Tu (you, singular) → -es
   • Il/Elle/On (he/she/one) → -e
   • Nous (we) → -ons
   • Vous (you, plural/formal) → -ez
   • Ils/Elles (they) → -ent

Example with the verb parler:

• Je parle (I speak)
• Tu parles (You speak)
• Il/Elle/On parle (He/She/One speaks)
• Nous parlons (We speak)
• Vous parlez (You speak)
• Ils/Elles parlent (They speak)

Important Words:

• Parler (to speak)
• Aimer (to like/love)
• Regarder (to watch)

Practicing these conjugations will help you talk and understand French better!