savoir present tense conjugation
Savoir (to know (facts/how to)) in the present tense: sais, sais, sait, savons, savez, savent.
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.
Savoir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Savoir in a sentence
- Je sais nager depuis mon enfance.I've known how to swim since childhood.
- Elle savait la réponse.She knew the answer.
Irregular; contrast with 'connaître' (to know people/places).
FAQ
What is the present tense of savoir?
Savoir in the French present tense: je sais, tu sais, il/elle/on sait, nous savons, vous savez, ils/elles savent.
Is savoir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je sais; tu sais; il/elle/on sait; nous savons; vous savez; ils/elles savent.
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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