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‘ER’ VERBS

Learn how to conjugate regular ER verbs in the present tense effortlessly. Follow step-by-step rules with examples for clear understanding. Practice conjugation, negative form, and usage with a variety of ER verbs. Amaze yourself with how easily you can speak French!

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‘ER’ VERBS

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  1. ‘ER’ VERBS How to Conjugate ER verbs in the present tense

  2. What are ER verbs? • a group of verbs with an infinitive that ends with the letters ER • Example: Parler = to speak • Example: Aimer = to like • REGULAR ER VERBS ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAME CONJUGATION RULES • You know one you know all!

  3. ER verb conjugation Rules • ER verbs are conjugated following these rules • Step one: Remove the ER to get the stem of the verb (example: Parler -> Parl) • The stem of the verb remains the same for all subjects! • Step two: Add the correct ending to the stem of the verb that agrees with the subject of the sentence

  4. ER VERB ENDINGS • The ending for ER verbs are as follows • Je ____ e Nous ____ ons • Tu ____ es Vous ____ ez • Il _____ e Ils _____ ent • Elle/on ___ e Elles ____ ent • These are the endings you add to the stem after removing the ER • Example: Je parle : Nous parlons

  5. TRANSLATING INTO THE PRESENT TENSE • PARLER = TO SPEAK • Je parle = I speak / I’m speaking • Tu parles = you speak / you’re speaking • Il parle = he speaks / he’s speaking • Elle parle = she speaks / she’s speaking • On parle = People speak/they’re speaking • Nous parlons = we speak/we’re speaking • Vous parlez = you speak (plural/formal) • Ils parlent = they speak/they’re speaking (masc.) • Elles parlent = they speak/they’re speaking (fem.)

  6. NEGATIVE • In the negative, put ne before the verb and pas after the verb • Je ne parle pas = I don’t speak • Tu ne danses pas = You aren’t dancing. • Remember to change ne to n’ before a vowel • Je n’ étudie pas = I’m not studying • Nous n’ écoutons pas = We’re not listening

  7. OTHER ER VERBS • Here are some other ER verbs • Quitter = to leave • Entrer = to enter • Arriver = to arrive • Écouter = to listen • Regarder = to watch • Travailler = to work • Étudier = to study

  8. Other ER verbs continued • Poser une question = to ask a question • Passer un examen = to take a test • Rentrer = to return (go back) • Habiter = to live • Chanter = to sing • Danser = to dance • Rigoler = to have fun / joke around • Aimer = to like/love • All of these verbs follow the ER verb conjugation rules 

  9. Class Work • Write the following French sentences • He listens. • We take a test. • They (guys) work. • I arrive. • She looks at the computer. • You all ask a question. • They (girls) dance.

  10. AIMER + INFINITIVE • Infinitive = • Unconjugated form of the verb • Example: Parler, aimer, chanter, danser etc. • aimer + a verb infinitive • Conjugate Aimer to agree with the subject • Don’t conjugate both verbs!

  11. AIMER CONJUGATED • The first step is to conjugate the verb aimer in the present tense • J’aime tu aimes • Il/elle aime nous aimons • Vous aimez ils/elles aiment • This is the only verb you will conjugate in the sentence!

  12. ADDING THE INFINITIVE • After you conjugate aimer, add the infinitive of the second verb. • Example: j’aime danser. = I like to dance • Example: Nous aimons donner une fête. = We like to give (throw) a party. • DO NOT CONJUGATE THE SECOND VERB!! LEAVE IT IN ITS INFINITIVE FORM!!

  13. EXAMPLES • Il aime regarder la télé. • He likes to watch the tv. • Elles aiment chanter. • They like to sing. • J’aime écouter la radio. • I like to listen to the radio.

  14. NEGATIVE • ne and pas only go around aimer • Example: Je n’aime pas dessiner = I don’t like to draw • Example: Vous n’aimez pas chanter = You don’t like to sing • Remember not to conjugate the second verb!

  15. CLASS WORK • Write what the following people like to do based on the pictures 1. Paul 2. Les copines

  16. CLASS WORK CONTINUED 3. Vous 4. Tu

  17. CLASS WORK • Write what the following people dislike doing based on the pictures. 5. Jean-Marc 6. François

  18. CLASS WORK CONTINUED 7. Ils 8. Je

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