sentir present tense conjugation
Sentir (to feel/smell) in the present tense: sens, sens, sent, sentons, sentez, sentent.
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.
Sentir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Sentir in a sentence
- Je sens le parfum des fleurs.I smell the scent of the flowers.
- Elle a senti la fatigue.She felt the tiredness.
Irregular -ir verb; can mean 'to feel' or 'to smell (something)'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of sentir?
Sentir in the French present tense: je sens, tu sens, il/elle/on sent, nous sentons, vous sentez, ils/elles sentent.
Is sentir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je sens; tu sens; il/elle/on sent; nous sentons; vous sentez; ils/elles sentent.
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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