partir present tense conjugation
Partir (to leave/depart) in the present tense: pars, pars, part, partons, partez, partent.
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.
Partir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Partir in a sentence
- Je pars demain.I am leaving tomorrow.
- Elle est partie tôt.She left early.
Takes être; intransitive, unlike 'quitter' which needs a direct object.
FAQ
What is the present tense of partir?
Partir in the French present tense: je pars, tu pars, il/elle/on part, nous partons, vous partez, ils/elles partent.
Is partir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je pars; tu pars; il/elle/on part; nous partons; vous partez; ils/elles partent.
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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