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This guide provides an easy step-by-step approach to conjugating -ER verbs in French, using "aimer" (to like) as the main example. Begin by starting with the infinitive form of the verb. We simplify the process into three steps: removing the -ER ending, adding the root to the subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles), and finally including the correct endings. Following this method will help you confidently conjugate other -ER verbs like parler, chanter, and manger. Use mnemonic devices to aid memorization.
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Start with an INFINITIVE (unconjugated verb). • aimer = • parler = • danser = • chanter = • manger = • jeter = • nager = to like to speak to dance to sing to eat to throw to swim
je tu il/elle nous vous ils/elles subject pronouns 1st 2nd 3rd singular plural
aimer = to like Step 1: Remove the -er aimer x aimer aim- The remainder is called the root or stem
aim- 2. Add the root to each subject pronoun.
j’aim- tu aim- il/elle aim- nous aim- vous aim- ils/elles aim- aimer = to like
add the endings Step 3: Add the correct endings (We do it in English: I dance, He dances)
j’aime tu aimes il/elle aime nous aimons vous aimez ils/elles aiment aimer = to like
Mnemonic device for the endings: j’aime tu aimes il/elle aime nous aimons vous aimez ils/elles aiment Every Established Elf Onshore Easily (“ez”) Entertains
Infinitive Conjugated aimer
Infinitive Conjugated aimer regarde
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer jouent
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer jouent parler
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent nagez
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent nagez voyages
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent nagez voyages écouter
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent écouter nagez voyages parlons
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent écouter nagez voyages parlons danse
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent écouter nagez voyages parlons danse aller
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent écouter nagez voyages aller parlons danse avoir
Infinitive Conjugated regarde aimer parler jouent écouter nagez voyages aller parlons avoir danse être