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Present tense of regular -er verbs Exercises in French language
Mastering the present tense of regular -er verbs is a fundamental step in learning French. These verbs, which make up a significant portion of the French language, follow a predictable and consistent pattern that, once understood, can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively. In French, regular -er verbs are conjugated by removing the -er ending from the infinitive form and adding specific endings to the stem. This process is straightforward but essential, as it applies to verbs such as "parler" (to speak), "aimer" (to love), and "travailler" (to work). Familiarity with these patterns will provide a solid foundation for more advanced French verb conjugations.
In these exercises, you will practice conjugating a variety of regular -er verbs in the present tense, reinforcing your understanding through practical application. Each exercise is designed to help you recognize the stem of the verb and correctly apply the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun. Whether you are filling in blanks, choosing the correct form from a list, or translating sentences, these activities will strengthen your ability to use regular -er verbs accurately in everyday communication. By consistently practicing these conjugations, you will build confidence and fluency in your French language skills, laying the groundwork for more complex grammatical structures.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Je *parle* avec mes amis (to speak).</p>
<p>2. Tu *aimes* le chocolat (to like).</p>
<p>3. Il *regarde* la télévision tous les soirs (to watch).</p>
<p>4. Nous *mangeons* des fruits frais (to eat).</p>
<p>5. Vous *travaillez* à l'école (to work).</p>
<p>6. Elles *jouent* au football (to play).</p>
<p>7. Je *cherche* mes clés (to search).</p>
<p>8. Tu *écoutes* de la musique (to listen).</p>
<p>9. Il *étudie* pour l'examen (to study).</p>
<p>10. Nous *visitons* le musée (to visit).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Je *parle* français avec mes amis (to speak).</p>
<p>2. Nous *regardons* un film ce soir (to watch).</p>
<p>3. Il *aime* les chocolats (to love).</p>
<p>4. Vous *écoutez* de la musique tous les jours (to listen).</p>
<p>5. Elle *joue* au tennis le week-end (to play).</p>
<p>6. Ils *travaillent* dans un bureau en ville (to work).</p>
<p>7. Tu *manges* une pomme (to eat).</p>
<p>8. Elles *dansent* à la fête (to dance).</p>
<p>9. Nous *étudions* pour l'examen (to study).</p>
<p>10. Vous *voyagez* souvent en Europe (to travel).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Je *parle* français avec mes amis (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>2. Tu *manges* une pomme chaque matin (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. Il *regarde* la télévision après l'école (verb for watching).</p>
<p>4. Nous *chantons* ensemble dans la chorale (verb for singing).</p>
<p>5. Vous *aimez* voyager en été (verb for loving).</p>
<p>6. Elles *jouent* au football tous les samedis (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. On *étudie* beaucoup pour les examens (verb for studying).</p>
<p>8. Marie *travaille* à la boulangerie du coin (verb for working).</p>
<p>9. Les enfants *dessinent* des animaux dans le jardin (verb for drawing).</p>
<p>10. Nous *marchons* dans le parc chaque dimanche (verb for walking).</p>