appeler present tense conjugation
Appeler (to call) in the present tense: appelle, appelles, appelle, appelons, appelez, appellent.
Présent Present
| j' | regular: appele |
|---|---|
| tu | regular: appeles |
| il/elle/on | regular: appele |
| nous | |
| vous | |
| ils/elles | regular: appelent |
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.
Appeler is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give appele, appeles, appele, appelent.
Appeler in a sentence
- J'appelle mon ami.I am calling my friend.
- Elle a appelé sa mère hier.She called her mother yesterday.
Stem-changing verb: doubles 'l' before silent e (j'appelle, tu appelles).
FAQ
What is the present tense of appeler?
Appeler in the French present tense: j' appelle, tu appelles, il/elle/on appelle, nous appelons, vous appelez, ils/elles appellent.
Is appeler irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: j' appelle (regular would be appele); tu appelles (regular would be appeles); il/elle/on appelle (regular would be appele); ils/elles appellent (regular would be appelent).
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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