{"id":150,"date":"2023-01-16T17:48:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/?p=150"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:05:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T08:05:43","slug":"10-dangerous-french-verbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/10-dangerous-french-verbs\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>10 common French verbs conjugated in the present tense. Beware of traps!<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When learning a new language, there are always a few tricky verbs that seem to cause the most problems. <strong>French is no exception<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-16bf2346     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-toc__separator'><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#introducing-the-french-present-tense\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Introducing the French present tense<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-use-of-the-french-present-tense\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The use of the French present tense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-is-it-important-to-know-the-present-tense-of-the-verbs-\u00eatre-to-be-and-avoir-to-have-perfectly\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why is it important to know the present tense of the verbs &quot;\u00eatre&quot; (to be) and &quot;avoir&quot; (to have) PERFECTLY?<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#1-\u00eatre-and-avoir-are-the-two-verbs-most-used-by-the-french\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">1) \u00eatre and avoir are the two verbs most used by the French.<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#2-\u00eatre-and-avoir-to-conjugate-the-past-tense\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">2) \u00eatre and avoir to conjugate the past tense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#these-10-verbs-have-many-pitfalls-when-conjugated-in-the-present-tense\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">These 10 verbs have many pitfalls when conjugated in the present tense<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#1-attendre-to-wait\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">1. attendre (to wait)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#2-battre-to-beat\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">2. battre (to beat)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3-dire-to-say\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">3. dire (to say)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#4-faire-to-do\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">4. faire (to do)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#5-pouvoir-to-can\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">5. pouvoir (to can)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#6-rire-to-laugh\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">6. rire (to laugh)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#7-suivre-to-follow\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">7. suivre (to follow)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#8-vouloir-to-want\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">8. vouloir (to want)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#9-sasseoir-to-sit\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">9. s\u2019asseoir (to sit)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#10-croire-to-believe\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">10. croire (to believe)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-avoid-common-traps-when-conjugating-verbs-in-the-french-present-tense\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to avoid common traps when conjugating verbs in the French present tense?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#now-you-dont-have-to-worry-about-these-10-verbs-in-the-present-tense\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Now you don&#039;t have to worry about these 10 verbs in the present tense!<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#articles-that-might-interest-you\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Articles that might interest you:<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 verbes DANGEREUX au pr\u00e9sent en fran\u00e7ais. Attention aux pi\u00e8ges \ud83d\ude31\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ojVxnb1jRHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-af8c0edc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-35a8548f\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-64fd7e53\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>PDF Bonus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have prepared a <strong>free PDF<\/strong> to help you <strong>master these 10 dangerous French verbs in the present tense<\/strong>. <br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/417vQPp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download it for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end, you will have <strong>exercises <\/strong>to practice with the <strong>correction<\/strong>. \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will take a look at <strong>10 common French verbs conjugated in the present tense<\/strong>, and highlight some of the <strong>traps <\/strong>you need to watch out for. There are of course other tenses of the French conjugation to know! For example, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/futur-proche-in-french\/\" target=\"_blank\">future tense<\/a>, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/the-imperative-in-french-how-to-conjugate-verbs-in-imperative-when-do-you-have-to-use-the-imperative\/\" target=\"_blank\">imperative<\/a>, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/the-10-irregular-verbs-in-the-french-subjunctive-mood\/\" target=\"_blank\">subjunctive<\/a> or know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-verb-moods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the different moods of French conjugation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to practice and review these regularly, so you can sound like a native speaker with ease! And do <strong>not underestimate<\/strong> the interest or even the difficulty of the French present \ud83d\ude31\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing the French present tense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>French present tense<\/strong> is a very important part of the language. It\u2019s used to <strong>describe actions that happen at the same time<\/strong>, or about things that are happening now. This makes it different from other tenses which usually talk about something in the past or future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The use of the French present tense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1)<\/strong> The French present tense expresses a fact or an action that is <strong>taking place at the time we are speaking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Examples<\/span> :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>O\u00f9 <\/em><em>vas<\/em><em>-tu ?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Je <\/em><em>vais<\/em><em> \u00e0 la plage.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2)<\/strong> But it can be used to tell a past fact \u00ab\u00a0<em>as if you were there<\/em>\u00a0\u00bb or to <strong>express a scientific truth<\/strong> or a usual fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Example<\/span>:<\/strong> <br><strong>La Lune tourne autour de la Terre.<\/strong><br>The Moon revolves around the Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3)<\/strong> Finally, the <strong>present can have a future value<\/strong>. This is more often the case when speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> <br><strong>Ce soir, je vais au cin\u00e9ma<\/strong><em>.<\/em><br>Tonight I&rsquo;m going to the movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ce soir<\/strong> is the future! But when speaking, we can use the <strong>present with a future value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#60bceb\"><strong>Do you like learning French with videos?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\">our free video newsletter<\/a> every Friday in your e-mail box. You will get <strong>3 \u00ab\u00a0Tips &amp; Tricks\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong> on <strong>grammar<\/strong>, <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>, <strong>phonetics <\/strong>or <strong>French culture<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Every Friday afternoon, a French-language video delivered straight to your inbox, with three tips and tricks on the French language.\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it important to know the present tense of the verbs \u00ab\u00a0\u00eatre\u00a0\u00bb (to be) and \u00ab\u00a0avoir\u00a0\u00bb (to have) PERFECTLY?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1)<\/strong> <strong>\u00eatre <\/strong>and <strong>avoir <\/strong>are the two verbs <strong>most used by the French<\/strong>. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is extremely important to master their conjugation. Especially since it is <strong>irregular<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3dfa3\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u00eatre<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>avoir<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><em>je (j\u2019)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>suis<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>ai<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><em>tu<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>es<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>as<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><em>il, elle, on<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>est<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>a<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><em>nous<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>sommes<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>avons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><em>vous<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u00eates<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>avez<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><em>ils, elles<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>sont<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>ont<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) <\/strong><strong>\u00eatre <\/strong>and <strong>avoir<\/strong> to conjugate the past tense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second reason to master the conjugation of <strong>\u00eatre <\/strong>and <strong>avoir<\/strong> in the <strong>present tense<\/strong> is that they are used to conjugate the <strong>past tense<\/strong> (<strong>pass\u00e9 compos\u00e9<\/strong>) of all other verbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Examples<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Je suis all\u00e9 au restaurant<\/strong>. (I went to the restaurant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tu as fait tes devoirs<\/strong>. (You&rsquo;ve done your homework)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These 10 verbs have many pitfalls when conjugated in the present tense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10 verbs we will see: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>attendre <\/strong>(to wait), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>battre <\/strong>(to beat), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>dire <\/strong>(to say), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>faire <\/strong>(to do), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>pouvoir <\/strong>(to can), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>rire <\/strong>(to laugh), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>suivre <\/strong>(to follow), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>vouloir <\/strong>(to want), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>s&rsquo;asseoir <\/strong>(to sit), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>croire <\/strong>(to believe)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. attendre (to wait)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f63b675e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1f539490\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">j\u2019attends<br>tu attends<br>il\/elle\/on attend<br>nous attendons<br>vous attendez<br>ils\/elles attendent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e498d70b\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-attendre.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-attendre.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb attendre (to wait) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-153\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb attendre (to wait) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-attendre.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-attendre-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-attendre-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-attendre-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. battre (to beat)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-50fc21a8 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-54c1a20f\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je bats<br>tu bats<br>il\/elle\/on bat<br>nous battons<br>vous battez<br>ils\/elles battent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5ecb214c\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-battre.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-battre.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb battre (to beat) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-156\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb battre (to beat) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-battre.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-battre-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-battre-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-battre-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. dire (to say)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-90c420b6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ad51ebb4\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je dis<br>tu dis<br>il\/elle\/on dit<br>nous disons<br>vous dites<br>ils\/elles disent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bf019c09\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-dire.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-dire-present.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb dire (to say) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb dire (to say) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-dire-present.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-dire-present-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-dire-present-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-dire-present-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. faire (to do)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-23e0eec3 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4bb1c4d3\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je fais<br>tu fais<br>il\/elle\/on fait<br>nous faisons<br>vous faites<br>ils\/elles font<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9f078a4b\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-faire.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-faire-present.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb faire (to do) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-159\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb faire (to do) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-faire-present.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-faire-present-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-faire-present-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-faire-present-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. pouvoir (to can)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cea9ba42 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3d598aa5\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je peux<br>tu peux<br>il\/elle\/on peut<br>nous pouvons<br>vous pouvez<br>ils\/elles peuvent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bb184b28\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-pouvoir.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-pouvoir-present.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb pouvoir (to can) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-160\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb pouvoir (to can) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-pouvoir-present.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-pouvoir-present-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-pouvoir-present-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-pouvoir-present-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. rire (to laugh)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cc39c577 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3aec3c5f\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je ris<br>tu ris<br>il\/elle\/on rit<br>nous rions<br>vous riez<br>ils\/elles rient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-01254491\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-rire.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-rire.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb rire (to laugh) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-162\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb rire (to laugh) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-rire.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-rire-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-rire-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-rire-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. suivre (to follow)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-11b48606 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-306f40fa\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je <strong>suis<\/strong><br>tu suis<br>il\/elle\/on suit<br>nous suivons<br>vous suivez<br>ils\/elles suivent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f6c5ee1c\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-suivre.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-suivre.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb suivre (to follow) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-163\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb suivre (to follow) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-suivre.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-suivre-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-suivre-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-suivre-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. vouloir (to want)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-868a71d9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-60bdc62a\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je veux<br>tu veux<br>il\/elle\/on veut<br>nous voulons<br>vous voulez<br>ils\/elles veulent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8941cff1\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-vouloir.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-vouloir-present.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb vouloir (to want) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-164\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb vouloir (to want) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-vouloir-present.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-vouloir-present-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-vouloir-present-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-vouloir-present-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. s\u2019asseoir (to sit)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7aa98f0a alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-dc955c54\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je m&rsquo;assieds<br>tu t&rsquo;assieds<br>il\/elle\/on s&rsquo;assied<br>nous nous asseyons<br>vous vous asseyez<br>ils\/elles s&rsquo;asseyent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f38221ee\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-sasseoir.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-s-asseoir.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb s'asseoir (to sit) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-165\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb s'asseoir (to sit) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-s-asseoir.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-s-asseoir-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-s-asseoir-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-s-asseoir-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. croire (to believe)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f5d896fa alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-360de705\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">je crois<br>tu crois<br>il\/elle\/on croit<br>nous croyons<br>vous croyez<br>ils\/elles croient<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e30deb08\">\n<p><strong>Phon\u00e9tique de la conjugaison :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/present-croire.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-croire.jpg\" alt=\"Conjugation of the verb croire (to believe) in the French present tense\" class=\"wp-image-166\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" title=\"Conjugation of the verb croire (to believe) in the French present tense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-croire.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-croire-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-croire-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/conj-croire-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lff_learnfrenchfun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Instagram account of Learn French Fun<\/a>? You&rsquo;re going to find a lot of examples of conjugations there that you need to watch out for!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lff_learnfrenchfun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/instagram-learnfrenchfun.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram of LearnFrenchFun to learn French\" class=\"wp-image-1405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/instagram-learnfrenchfun.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/instagram-learnfrenchfun-159x300.jpg 159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/50verbes\/encart-the-50-verbs-most-used-by-the-french.php\" style=\"width:100%; height: 700px; border: none;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to avoid common traps when conjugating verbs in the French present tense?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When learning French, it&rsquo;s important <strong>to be aware of the common traps<\/strong> that can occur when conjugating verbs in the present tense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a <strong>few tips to help you avoid making mistakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1)<\/strong> Make sure <strong>you know the conjugation for the verbs \u00ab\u00a0\u00eatre\u00a0\u00bb and \u00ab\u00a0avoir\u00a0\u00bb perfectly<\/strong>. These two verbs are among the most commonly used in French, and their conjugation is irregular. So it&rsquo;s important to master them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2)<\/strong> Be aware of <strong>the different ways that the present tense can be used<\/strong>. It can express an action that is happening at the time we are speaking, a past fact \u00ab\u00a0as if you were there\u00a0\u00bb, or a future event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3)<\/strong> <strong>Practice regularly!<\/strong> Don&rsquo;t be afraid to make mistakes! Little by little, you&rsquo;ll get better and better at speaking French!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Now you don&rsquo;t have to worry about these 10 verbs in the present tense!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there you have it &#8211; the 10 common French verbs conjugated in the present tense. Just like with any other language, practice makes perfect! Be sure to review these regularly and you&rsquo;ll be sounding like a native speaker before you know it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to start learning French online? At Learn French Fun, we offer<a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/index.php#ancrenewsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> fun and interactive videos<\/a> that make learning a breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With tons of real-world examples and plenty of exercises to test your knowledge, you&rsquo;ll be able to progress quickly from beginner to intermediate level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check us out today and see for yourself how easy it can be to learn a new language!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&rsquo;t forget<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/learnfrenchfun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> our Youtube channel<\/a> with educational videos to help you improve your French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bient\u00f4t \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/learnfrenchfun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Articles that might interest you: <\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/the-imperative-in-french-how-to-conjugate-verbs-in-imperative-when-do-you-have-to-use-the-imperative\/\">The Imperative in French: How to Conjugate Verbs in Imperative? 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