A comprehensive overview of French verb types, including regular and irregular verbs and their role in conjugation.
This guide explains the three main types of French verbs—regular -er, -ir, and -re endings—and how they form the basis for all verb conjugations. It also introduces irregular verbs that don’t follow standard patterns.
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Table of Contents
- Regular Verbs (-er, -ir, -re)
French regular verbs (-er, -ir, -re) follow standard conjugation patterns in all tenses, building on consistent stem + endings.
- Irregular Verbs
A comprehensive guide to French irregular verbs, including their patterns, key examples, and how they differ from regular conjugations.
- Pronominal/Reflexive Verbs
A comprehensive guide to French pronominal (reflexive) verbs, including what they are, how they work, examples, and common usage rules.
- Modal Auxiliaries (vouloir, pouvoir, devoir)
A comprehensive guide to the French modal auxiliary verbs vouloir, pouvoir, and devoir — their meanings, usage, and examples.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
