aller present tense conjugation
Aller (to go) in the present tense: vais, vas, va, allons, allez, vont.
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.
Aller is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Aller in a sentence
- Je vais à l'école à pied.I go to school on foot.
- Nous sommes allés au cinéma hier.We went to the cinema yesterday.
Irregular; also used with infinitive for near future (je vais faire).
FAQ
What is the present tense of aller?
Aller in the French present tense: je vais, tu vas, il/elle/on va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont.
Is aller irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je vais; tu vas; il/elle/on va; nous allons; vous allez; ils/elles vont.
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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