devoir present tense conjugation
Devoir (to have to/must) in the present tense: dois, dois, doit, devons, devez, doivent.
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.
Devoir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Devoir in a sentence
- Je dois partir maintenant.I must leave now.
- Elle devait finir son travail.She had to finish her work.
Irregular modal verb; also means 'to owe' when used with a noun.
FAQ
What is the present tense of devoir?
Devoir in the French present tense: je dois, tu dois, il/elle/on doit, nous devons, vous devez, ils/elles doivent.
Is devoir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je dois; tu dois; il/elle/on doit; nous devons; vous devez; ils/elles doivent.
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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