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Free French Common Verbs Flashcards

French conversation rests on a dozen irregular workhorses — être, avoir, faire, aller do endless duty. These cards secure the infinitives and the usage patterns that unlock everyday sentences.

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QWhat does "être" mean?

ATo be

QWhat does "avoir" mean?

ATo have (also age and hunger: j'ai faim)

QWhat does "faire" mean?

ATo do / to make (also weather and activities: faire du sport)

QWhat does "aller" mean?

ATo go (aller + infinitive = near future)

QWhat does "pouvoir" mean?

ATo be able to / can

QWhat does "vouloir" mean?

ATo want (je voudrais = polite "I would like")

QWhat does "savoir" mean vs "connaître"?

ABoth "to know" — savoir for facts/skills, connaître for people/places

QWhat does "prendre" mean?

ATo take (also ordering: je prends un café)

QWhat does "venir" mean?

ATo come (venir de + infinitive = just did)

QWhat does "devoir" mean?

ATo have to / must (also to owe)

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