Learn the present indicative tense of French verbs from the first group ending in -er. Discover the regular conjugation patterns, essential spelling changes to preserve pronunciation, and practical examples like "contacter" and "envoyer." This lesson highlights how to express present actions and habitual behaviors using these fundamental verbs. Understand differences between French and English present tense usage and gain useful phrases for everyday communication.
- All verbs of the 1st group end in -er in the infinitive.
- The stem remains the same for all personal pronouns.
| Contacter (To contact) | Envoyer (to send) |
|---|---|
| Je contacte (I contacte) | J'envoie (I sende) |
| Tu contactes (You contactes) | Tu envoies (You sendes) |
| Il/ Elle/ On contacte (He/ She/ One contacts) | Il/ Elle/ On envoie (He/ She/ One sends) |
| Nous contactons (We contactons) | Nous envoyons (We sendons) |
| Vous contactez (You contactez) | Vous envoyez (You sende) |
| Ils/ Elles contactent (They contactent) | Ils/ Elles envoient (They sendent) |
Exceptions!
- Some verbs undergo a change to maintain pronunciation: manger - nous mangeons / commencer - nous commençons.
Exercise 1: Le présent de l'indicatif des verbes en -er: 1er groupe
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
prépare, comptes, contactes, envoyons, célébrez, étudie, habitent, présentons
1.
Ils ... en Italie.
(They live in Italy.)
2.
Tu ... les habitants.
(You are counting the inhabitants.)
3.
Je ... un gâteau.
(I am preparing a cake.)
4.
Il ... le français.
(He is studying French.)
5.
Tu ... ta village.
(You contact your village.)
6.
Nous ... des amis.
(We introduce friends.)
7.
Nous ... le numéro à ma mère.
(We send the number to my mother.)
8.
Vous ... son anniversaire.
(You are celebrating his birthday.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. J'_____ mes coordonnées par email.
(I _____ my contact details by email.)2. Tu _____ ton ami pour son adresse.
(You _____ your friend for his address.)3. Nous _____ une lettre à nos voisins.
(We _____ a letter to our neighbors.)4. Il _____ dans un village près de Paris.
(He _____ in a village near Paris.)5. Vous _____ le service client pour des informations.
(You _____ customer service for information.)6. Je _____ toujours mes collègues par téléphone.
(I _____ always my colleagues by phone.)
