vouloir present tense conjugation
Vouloir (to want) in the present tense: veux, veux, veut, voulons, voulez, veulent.
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.
Vouloir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Vouloir in a sentence
- Je veux un café, s'il vous plaît.I want a coffee, please.
- Il voulait partir tôt.He wanted to leave early.
Irregular modal verb; 'je voudrais' is the polite conditional form.
FAQ
What is the present tense of vouloir?
Vouloir in the French present tense: je veux, tu veux, il/elle/on veut, nous voulons, vous voulez, ils/elles veulent.
Is vouloir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je veux; tu veux; il/elle/on veut; nous voulons; vous voulez; ils/elles veulent.
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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