In French, many common verbs are "irregular," meaning they do not follow the standard conjugation patterns of -er, -ir, or -re verbs. Here is how to conjugate and use six essential irregular verbs.
This is one of the most common verbs and is completely irregular.
Example: Je vais au supermarché. (I am going to the supermarket.)
Used for activities, weather, and general actions.
Example: Qu'est-ce que tu fais ? (What are you doing?)
This verb changes its stem from voul- to ve- in the singular forms.
Example: Nous voulons un café. (We want a coffee.)
Verbs like Devenir (to become) and Convenir (to suit/be convenient) follow the exact same pattern as Venir.
Example: Elle devient médecin. (She is becoming a doctor.)
Example: Est-ce que ça vous convient ? (Does that suit you?)
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