sembler present tense conjugation
Sembler (to seem) in the present tense: semble, sembles, semble, semblons, semblez, semblent.
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.
Sembler is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Sembler in a sentence
- Il semble fatigué aujourd'hui.He seems tired today.
- Elle a semblé surprise.She seemed surprised.
Regular -er verb, often impersonal ('il semble que') followed by subjunctive.
FAQ
What is the present tense of sembler?
Sembler in the French present tense: je semble, tu sembles, il/elle/on semble, nous semblons, vous semblez, ils/elles semblent.
Is sembler irregular in the present tense?
No. In the present tense sembler takes the regular endings for its verb class, so semble 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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