Present Tense
Past Tenses
Perfect Tense – Regular Verbs
2 Quizzes
FUTURE TENSE AND CONDITIONAL MOOD
THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD
Present Tense of Irregular Verbs – Ouvrir, Recevoir and Tenir
In this lesson, we will cover ouvrir (‘to open’), recevoir (‘to receive’) and tenir (‘to hold’).
What is the French present tense of ouvrir (‘to open’)?
| French | English |
|---|---|
| j’ouvre | I open |
| tu ouvres | you open |
| il ouvre | he opens |
| elle ouvre | she opens |
| nous ouvrons | we open |
| vous ouvrez | you open |
| ils ouvrent | they open |
| elles ouvrent | they open |
What is the French present tense of recevoir (‘to receive’)?
| French | English |
|---|---|
| je reçois | I receive |
| tu reçois | you receive |
| il reçoit | he receives |
| elle reçoit | she receives |
| nous recevons | we receive |
| vous recevez | you receive |
| ils reçoivent | they receive |
| elles reçoivent | they receive |
What is the French present tense of tenir (‘to hold’)?
| French | English |
|---|---|
| je tiens | I hold |
| tu tiens | you hold |
| il tient | he holds |
| elle tient | she holds |
| nous tenons | we hold |
| vous tenez | you hold |
| ils tiennent | they hold |
| elles tiennent | they hold |