continuer present tense conjugation
Continuer (to continue) in the present tense: continue, continues, continue, continuons, continuez, continuent.
Présent Present
| je | |
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| tu | |
| il/elle/on | |
| nous | |
| vous | |
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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.
Continuer is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Continuer in a sentence
- Je continue mes études.I'm continuing my studies.
- Elle a continué à parler.She continued speaking.
Regular -er verb; followed by 'à' + infinitive.
FAQ
What is the present tense of continuer?
Continuer in the French present tense: je continue, tu continues, il/elle/on continue, nous continuons, vous continuez, ils/elles continuent.
Is continuer irregular in the present tense?
No. In the present tense continuer takes the regular endings for its verb class, so continue 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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