French verb conjugation for beginners

Level A1 FR 5 subcategories
Master the essential building blocks of French verbs and learn how to conjugate them in the most common tenses. This category will guide you step by step through the basics, helping you express actions and ideas with confidence right from the start.

Non-personal verb forms in French

B1
FR

Learn about non-personal verb forms in French at B1 level. These are verb forms that don't change based on the subject: the infinitive (parler), the participle (parlé, parlant), and the gerund (en parlant). They are essential for building complex sentences in French.

The conditional tense in French

B1
FR

Learn how to use the conditional tense in French at B1 level. This tense expresses wishes, hypotheses, and polite requests. For example, "Je voudrais" means "I would like." It is formed by adding special endings to the infinitive form of the verb. Mastering the conditional tense in French helps you sound more natural and polite in everyday conversations.

The imperative in French

A2
FR

Learn how to use the imperative in French at A2 level! The French imperative is used to give orders, make requests, or offer advice. For example: "Mange tes légumes !" (Eat your vegetables!) or "Parlons ensemble !" (Let's talk together!). It is simple to form and essential for everyday communication in French.

The indicative mood in French

A2
FR

The indicative mood in French is the most common verb form. It is used to talk about facts, routines, and real situations. At level A2, you use it to describe the present, past, and future. For example: "Je mange" (I eat) or "Elle parle" (She speaks). It is the foundation of everyday French communication.

The subjunctive mood in French

B1
FR

The subjunctive mood in French is a verb form used to express doubt, wishes, emotions, or uncertainty. At the B1 level, you will learn when and how to use it after phrases like "il faut que" or "je veux que." It is an essential grammar point to sound more natural in French.