Language learning: plural -RE verbs in the present

What is language learning in French?

L’apprentissage des langues.

What is an -re verb in French?

A verb ending in “-re” following a conjugation pattern.

What is an example of an -re verb?

Vendre.

What does “vendre” mean in English?

To sell.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “je”?

-s.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “tu”?

-s.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “il/elle”?

No ending.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “nous”?

-ons.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “vous”?

-ez.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “ils/elles”?

-ent.

How do you say “I sell” in French?

Je vends.

How do you say “we sell” in French?

Nous vendons.

What does “attendre” mean in French?

To wait.

How do you say “they wait” in French?

Ils attendent.

What does “répondre” mean in French?

To answer.

How do you say “I answer” in French?

Je réponds.

What is the present tense used for in French?

Actions happening now or regularly.

What is the infinitive form of a verb?

The basic unconjugated form.

What is verb conjugation?

Changing verb endings to match the subject pronoun.

What are the French subject pronouns?

Je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles.

What does “apprendre” mean in French?

To learn.

How do you say “I learn French” in French?

J’apprends le français.

What does “comprendre” mean in French?

To understand.

How do you say “I understand” in French?

Je comprends.

What is the French word for “language”?

Langue.

What is the French word for “French language”?

Français.

What is the French word for “English language”?

Anglais.

How do you say “I speak French” in French?

Je parle français.

What is the French word for “dictionary”?

Dictionnaire.

What is the French word for “exercise”?

Exercice.

What is the French word for “question”?

Question.

How do you say “I answer the question” in French?

Je réponds à la question.

Why is “à” used after “répondre”?

The verb requires the preposition “à”.

What does “écouter” mean in French?

To listen.

How do you say “I listen to French music” in French?

J’écoute de la musique française.

What is the French word for “pronunciation”?

Prononciation.

Why is pronunciation important in language learning?

It improves communication and listening comprehension.

What is the French word for “conversation”?

Conversation.

How do you say “We practise French” in French?

Nous pratiquons le français.

What is the French word for “mistake”?

Erreur.

Why are mistakes useful in language learning?

They help improve understanding and fluency.

What is the French word for “repeat”?

Répéter.

Why is repetition important in language learning?

It strengthens memory and fluency.

How can flashcards help with French verbs?

They improve recall of vocabulary and conjugations.

What is the French word for “to write”?

Écrire.

How do you say “I write in French” in French?

J’écris en français.

What is the best way to improve French speaking?

Practising listening and speaking regularly.

Why are regular verbs easier to learn?

They follow predictable patterns.

What is the difference between -er, -ir and -re verbs?

They follow different conjugation patterns.

How do you say “They understand French” in French?

Ils comprennent le français.