Learn how to conjugate regular French -ir verbs in the present indicative tense, focusing on 2nd group verbs like finir and choisir. Understand the consistent stem usage and silent final consonants, with examples and practical usage tips for everyday conversation.
- All verbs of the 2nd group end with -ir in the infinitive.
- The stem remains the same for all personal pronouns.
| Finir (To finish) | Choisir (To choose) |
|---|---|
| Je finis (I finish) | Je choisis (I choose) |
| Tu finis (You finis) | Tu choisis (You choose) |
| Il/ Elle/ On finit (He/ She/ One finishes) | Elle choisit (She chooses) |
| Nous finissons (We finish) | Nous choisissons (We choisisons) |
| Vous finissez (You finish) | Vous choisissez (You choose) |
| Ils/ Elles finissent (They finish) | Ils choisissent (They choose) |
Exceptions!
- The final consonants "s" and "t" are not pronounced.
Exercise 1: Le présent de l'indicatif des verbes en -ir: 2ème groupe
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
finissez, choisit, choisissent, finissons, finissent, finis
1.
Nous ... le repas dehors.
(We finish the meal outside.)
2.
Il ... de manger après le sport.
(He chooses to eat after sport.)
3.
Vous ... la mousse au chocolat.
(You finish the chocolate mousse.)
4.
Je ... de manger la salade avant de manger le plat..
(I finish eating the salad before eating the main course.)
5.
Tu ... ton plat.
(You finish your dish.)
6.
Elles ... de manger les légumes.
(They choose to eat the vegetables.)
7.
Tous les matins les enfants ... leur petit-déjeuner.
(Every morning the children finish their breakfast.)
8.
Nous ... le repas avec du yaourt et du fromage.
(We finish the meal with yoghurt and cheese.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Je ______ toujours un yaourt au petit déjeuner.
(I ______ always choose a yogurt for breakfast.)2. Tu ______ ton repas avec un café.
(You ______ your meal with a coffee.)3. Nous ______ le poisson pour le dîner.
(We ______ fish for dinner.)4. Ils ______ de manger du pain et du beurre.
(They ______ finish eating bread and butter.)5. Elle ______ un jus de fruit naturel.
(She ______ a natural fruit juice.)6. Vous ______ votre repas avec du fromage.
(You ______ your meal with cheese.)
