obtenir present tense conjugation
Obtenir (to obtain, get) in the present tense: obtiens, obtiens, obtient, obtenons, obtenez, obtiennent.
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.
Obtenir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Obtenir in a sentence
- J'obtiens de bons résultats.I get good results.
- Il a obtenu son diplôme.He obtained his diploma.
Irregular, conjugated like 'tenir'; stem alternates tien-/ten-.
FAQ
What is the present tense of obtenir?
Obtenir in the French present tense: j' obtiens, tu obtiens, il/elle/on obtient, nous obtenons, vous obtenez, ils/elles obtiennent.
Is obtenir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: j' obtiens; tu obtiens; il/elle/on obtient; nous obtenons; vous obtenez; ils/elles obtiennent.
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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