sortir present tense conjugation
Sortir (to go out) in the present tense: sors, sors, sort, sortons, sortez, sortent.
Présent Present
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| tu | |
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| vous | |
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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.
Sortir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Sortir in a sentence
- Je sors ce soir.I am going out tonight.
- Elle est sortie avec ses amies.She went out with her friends.
Irregular -ir verb; takes être in passé composé.
FAQ
What is the present tense of sortir?
Sortir in the French present tense: je sors, tu sors, il/elle/on sort, nous sortons, vous sortez, ils/elles sortent.
Is sortir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je sors; tu sors; il/elle/on sort; nous sortons; vous sortez; ils/elles sortent.
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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