Irregular verbs in French are verbs that do not follow the standard conjugation patterns of regular verbs, making them essential to learn for proper communication. These verbs often change their stems or endings unpredictably across different tenses and pronouns, requiring memorization and practice. Mastery of irregular verbs is crucial for expressing common actions and ideas, as many frequently used verbs in French are irregular.
- Être: to be
- Avoir: to have
- Aller: to go
- Faire: to do, to make
- Pouvoir: can, to be able
- Vouloir: to want
- Savoir: to know (facts, how to)
- Connaître: to know (people, places)
- Venir: to come
- Voir: to see
- Dire: to say, to tell
- Mettre: to put
- Prendre: to take
- Devoir: to have to, must
- Tenir: to hold
- Sortir: to go out, to leave
- Partir: to leave
- Lire: to read
- Écrire: to write
- Ouvrir: to open
- Offrir: to offer
- Recevoir: to receive
- Boire: to drink
- Croire: to believe
- Vivre: to live
- Suivre: to follow
- Mourir: to die
- Dormir: to sleep
- Rire: to laugh
