In French, the verb "aller" means "to go."

It's super important and we use it a lot in different situations.

In this lesson, we’ll learn how to use "aller" in the present tense. Knowing these forms helps you talk about things happening now or things you do regularly.

Present Tense Forms of "aller"

"Aller" is an irregular verb. This means it doesn’t follow the same rules as other verbs. Here are the present tense forms of "aller":

1. Je vais - I go / I am going
2. Tu vas - You go / You are going (to one friend)
3. Il/Elle/On va - He/She/One goes / He/She/One is going
4. Nous allons - We go / We are going
5. Vous allez - You go / You are going (to someone special or a group)
6. Ils/Elles vont - They go / They are going

Example Sentences

Let’s see how to use these forms in sentences:

• Je vais au marché. (I am going to the market.)
• Tu vas à l'école. (You are going to school.)
• Il va au cinéma. (He is going to the cinema.)
• Nous allons chez nos amis. (We are going to our friends’ house.)
• Vous allez à la plage. (You are going to the beach.)
• Elles vont au concert. (They are going to the concert.)

Important Tips

1. Subject Pronouns: Each form of "aller" matches with a special subject pronoun. Be sure to use them correctly!

2. Irregularity: Since "aller" is irregular, you need to remember its forms. They don’t follow the usual rules.

3. Future Use: You can also use "aller" to talk about the near future. For example, "Je vais regarder un film" means "I am going to watch a movie."

Practice Sentences

Try to translate these sentences into French using the right form of "aller":

1. We are going to the park.
2. They are going to the party.
3. You are going to the library.

Answers:

1. Nous allons au parc.
2. Ils vont à la fête.
3. Vous allez à la bibliothèque.

Conclusion

Understanding the present tense forms of "aller" is very important for talking about movement and plans in French.

Practice using these forms in different sentences.

The more you practice, the better you’ll get!

Remember to use them when you talk to improve your speaking skills!