1. Les verbes réguliers en -er

2. Regular Verbs
There are three sets of regular verb conjugations in French. Verbs that end in ER, IR, and RE.
They all follow similar patterns.
Once you learn how to conjugate the verbs, you can say so many more things!
Today we’ll work on ER verbs (the most common)

3. Terminology: Infinitive & Stem
Infinitive: Basic form of the verb that can be found in the dictionary
Stem: The verb without the -er attached
Ex: Parler
Infinitive - parler Stem - parl-

4. Regular Verbs Ending in -ER
Step 1: Drop the ER off of the end of the verb
Step 2: Decide which subject to use (Je/Tu/Nous/etc)
Step 3: Figure out which ending corresponds to the subject
Step 4: Add the new ending to the stem

5. Endings Je -e Tu -es Il -e Elle -e On -e Nous -ons Vous -ez Ils -ent
Elles -ent

6. Je parle Tu parles Il parle Elle parle On parle Nous parlons
Parler
Je parle
Tu parles
Il parle
Elle parle
On parle
Nous parlons
Vous parlez
Ils parlent
Elles parlent

7. To Speak
I speak
You speak
He speaks
She speaks
One speaks
We speak
You speak (ya’ll)
They speak (m,m&f)
They speak (f)

8. Aimer
J’aime
Tu aimes
Il aime
Elle aime
On aime
Nous_aimons
Vous_aimez
Ils_aiment
Elles_aiment

9. I like You like He likes She likes One likes We like You like (ya’ll)
To like
I like
You like
He likes
She likes
One likes
We like
You like (ya’ll)
They like (m, m&f)
They like (f)

10. Régles
The forms for je, tu, il, elle, on, ils, and elles are all pronounced the same
When a verb begins with a vowel or a silent H, je becomes j’ (j’aime, j’habite)

11. Liason- when a verb begins in a vowel or a silent h, there is a liason between the subject and verb in the nous, vous, ils, and elles forms.
Nous_étudions
Vous_aimez
Ils_habitent

12. Negation
Subject + Ne + Verb + Pas
Je ne parle pas
In front of a vowel or silent H, change ne to n’
Je n’aime pas
Je n’habite pas

13. Le devoir
Les exercises à la page quatre-vingt-onze

14. P. 91
Ex 13 - Make up sentences that make sense about Kevin, an American student. #1. Kevin est américain.
Ex 14 - “Qui” means “who” - say who does each thing (complete sentences) Make sure the verb agrees with the subject. #1 Les élèves et les profs parlent en classe.

15. Ex 15 - OMIT
Ex 16 - OMIT
Ex 17 - Write a complete sentence with personal responses. All are going to start with “JE” and the verbs will end in “e.” #1. J’habite à Clarksville.
Ex 18 - OMIT
Ex 19 - Write a complete sentence
Ex 20 - write only the subjects & verbs #1 Nous arrivons