exister present tense conjugation
Exister (to exist) in the present tense: existe, existes, existe, existons, existez, existent.
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.
Exister is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Exister in a sentence
- Ce problème existe depuis longtemps.This problem has existed for a long time.
- Cette tradition a existé pendant des siècles.This tradition existed for centuries.
Regular -er verb; often paired with 'depuis' to express duration.
FAQ
What is the present tense of exister?
Exister in the French present tense: j' existe, tu existes, il/elle/on existe, nous existons, vous existez, ils/elles existent.
Is exister irregular in the present tense?
No. In the present tense exister takes the regular endings for its verb class, so existe 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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