LFC: Conjugating -RE verbs
Conjugating -RE verbs
French has three main verb groups: -ER verbs, -RE verbs, and -IR verbs. You have already learned about -ER verbs. Now you are going to learn about -RE verbs. Look below. How are -RE verbs conjugated differently than -ER verbs?
Remember, when we talk about conjugating verbs, we are just talking about making the verb agree with the subject.
Notes about the verbs above |
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Verb |
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Examples |
attendre |
In English, we say to "wait for" a lot. In French, they just "wait." |
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rendre visite à quelqu'un |
In English, we say to visit someone. In French, it is more "to render a visit to someone." |
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répondre |
Like in English you respond to a question. |
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dépendre de |
Don't forget that when de is followed by a definite article, you have to contract de + le = du and de +les = des. |
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Practice
Once you have read the rules and completed the practice activities, download the FC -RE Verbs Handout Links to an external site..
Practice conjugating -RE verbs by completing the activity below.