In this lesson, we’ll learn the verb forms for connaître (to know), naître (to be born) and plaire (to please).
What is the French present tense of connaître (‘to know’)?
| French | English |
|---|
| je connais | I know |
| tu connais | you know |
| il connaît | he knows |
| elle connaît | she knows |
| nous connaissons | we know |
| vous connaissez | you know |
| ils connaissent | they know |
| elles connaissent | they know |
What is the French present tense of naître (‘to be born’)?
| French | English |
|---|
| je nais | I am born |
| tu nais | you are born |
| il naît | he is born |
| elle naît | she is born |
| nous naissons | we are born |
| vous naissez | you are born |
| ils naissent | they are born |
| elles naissent | they are born |
What is the French present tense of plaire (‘to please’)?
| French | English |
|---|
| je plais | I please |
| tu plais | you please |
| il plaît | he pleases |
| elle plaît | she pleases |
| nous plaisons | we please |
| vous plaisez | you please |
| ils plaisent | they please |
| elles plaisent | they please |
