ouvrir present tense conjugation
Ouvrir (to open) in the present tense: ouvre, ouvres, ouvre, ouvrons, ouvrez, ouvrent.
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.
Ouvrir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Ouvrir in a sentence
- J'ouvre la porte.I open the door.
- Il a ouvert la fenêtre.He opened the window.
Irregular -ir verb conjugated like -er verb (j'ouvre, tu ouvres).
FAQ
What is the present tense of ouvrir?
Ouvrir in the French present tense: j' ouvre, tu ouvres, il/elle/on ouvre, nous ouvrons, vous ouvrez, ils/elles ouvrent.
Is ouvrir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: j' ouvre; tu ouvres; il/elle/on ouvre; nous ouvrons; vous ouvrez; ils/elles ouvrent.
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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