aimer present tense conjugation
Aimer (to like/love) in the present tense: aime, aimes, aime, aimons, aimez, aiment.
Présent Present
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ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The présent covers both “I do” and “I am doing”, as well as habits, general truths and the near future.
How it is formed
Regular -er verbs: e, es, e, ons, ez, ent. Regular -ir verbs (finir): is, is, it, issons, issez, issent. Most third-group verbs use s, s, t, ons, ez, ent with stem changes.
Aimer is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Aimer in a sentence
- J'aime le chocolat.I like chocolate.
- Il a aimé le film.He liked the movie.
Regular -er verb; aimer + infinitive means 'to like doing'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of aimer?
Aimer in the French present tense: j' aime, tu aimes, il/elle/on aime, nous aimons, vous aimez, ils/elles aiment.
Is aimer irregular in the present tense?
No. In the present tense aimer takes the regular endings for its verb class, so aime follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
When do you use the French present tense?
The présent covers both “I do” and “I am doing”, as well as habits, general truths and the near future.
How is the present tense formed?
Regular -er verbs: e, es, e, ons, ez, ent. Regular -ir verbs (finir): is, is, it, issons, issez, issent. Most third-group verbs use s, s, t, ons, ez, ent with stem changes.
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