How to Use the French Verb Conjugator — All Tenses and Moods Online
The FrenchWrite French verb conjugator lets you conjugate any French verb online across all tenses and moods — no account, no installation, instant results. Type any infinitive and get complete conjugation tables for the indicatif, subjonctif, conditionnel, and impératif. Built for TCF, TEF, DELF, and DALF candidates who need accurate verb forms while writing in French.
What Is the FrenchWrite Verb Conjugator?
The FrenchWrite verb conjugator is a free, browser-based tool that generates complete conjugation tables for any French verb you enter. It covers nine tenses and moods — every form a learner or exam candidate needs for written production. The full conjugation data is built into the tool and runs entirely in your browser: no server calls, no login, and no account. Both regular verbs (parler, finir, vendre) and highly irregular verbs (être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, vouloir, savoir, venir) are included with fully correct forms. A tense filter lets you focus on just the indicatif, subjonctif, conditionnel, or impératif when you need a specific mood for a writing task.
How to Conjugate French Verbs Online: Step by Step
- Enter your verb. Go to the French verb conjugator and type any French infinitive into the search bar — for example parler, être, aller, finir — then press Enter or click Conjugate →. Results appear instantly. You can also tap one of the quick-access chips (être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, vouloir, savoir, venir, parler, finir) to jump straight to a common verb without typing.
- Browse the conjugation tables. All nine tenses and moods load automatically in clearly labelled tables. Scroll through the indicatif group (présent, imparfait, passé composé, plus-que-parfait, futur simple, futur antérieur), then the subjonctif présent, conditionnel présent, and impératif présent. Each table shows all six subject pronouns with their conjugated forms.
- Filter by mood if needed. Click the Indicatif, Subjonctif, Conditionnel, or Impératif filter chip at the top to show only the forms for that mood. Useful when you just need the subjunctive for a DELF B2 opinion essay or the conditional for a polite request in a formal letter.
- Copy forms to your writing. Click any individual conjugated form to copy it to your clipboard, or click Copy All to export the entire conjugation table as plain text. Paste directly into the FrenchWrite writing editor to continue your draft, or into any document or exam preparation platform.
Which Tenses and Moods Are Covered?
The conjugator covers every tense and mood tested in TCF, TEF, DELF, and DALF written production tasks.
| Mood | Tense | When you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Indicatif | Présent | Describing current actions, general truths, habitual events |
| Indicatif | Imparfait | Background description, repeated past actions, storytelling |
| Indicatif | Passé composé | Completed past events, TCF Tâche 1 narrative |
| Indicatif | Plus-que-parfait | Actions completed before another past event |
| Indicatif | Futur simple | Predictions, plans, formal writing |
| Indicatif | Futur antérieur | Actions that will be completed before a future point |
| Subjonctif | Présent | After il faut que, bien que, pour que — required at B2/C1 |
| Conditionnel | Présent | Polite requests, hypotheses, formal letters |
| Impératif | Présent | Instructions, advice, persuasive writing |
French Verb Groups Explained
French verbs fall into three groups. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns; the third group is the irregular group that includes the most common verbs in the language.
| Group | Ending | Pattern | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1er groupe | -er | Regular — the most common group, covering ~90% of French verbs | parler, manger, aimer, entrer |
| 2e groupe | -ir | Regular — inserts -iss- in plural present forms | finir, choisir, grandir, réussir |
| 3e groupe | -ir / -re / -oir | Irregular — must be memorised individually | partir, vendre, voir, prendre |
| Auxiliaires | — | Highly irregular — used to form compound tenses | être, avoir |
Always learn high-frequency irregular verbs (être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, vouloir, venir) first. They appear in almost every sentence you write and are tested heavily in TCF Tâche 2 and DELF B1/B2 production tasks.
Who Should Use the French Verb Conjugator?
This tool is for any French learner or exam candidate who needs accurate verb forms when writing or studying.
- TCF and TCF Canada candidates — verify passé composé and imparfait forms before submitting Tâche 1 narratives; check subjonctif for Tâche 2 opinion essays at B2 level.
- DELF B1 and B2 candidates — DELF production écrite tasks are marked for tense accuracy and variety. Use the filter to focus on the tenses relevant to each task type.
- DALF C1 candidates — the synthesis task requires precise control of conditionnel, subjonctif, and futur antérieur forms. Look them up here before writing.
- TEF Canada candidates — the argumentative letter in Expression écrite Task 2 rewards consistent, varied tense use. Check irregular forms as you draft.
- French learners at B1–C1 — use the tool as a reference while practising writing in the FrenchWrite editor. Look up any verb you are unsure about without leaving the browser.
- French teachers — open the conjugator on a projector as a live reference during grammar lessons or writing workshops.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which tenses does the French verb conjugator cover?
The tool covers nine tenses and moods: présent, imparfait, passé composé, plus-que-parfait, futur simple, and futur antérieur (all indicatif), plus subjonctif présent, conditionnel présent, and impératif présent. These cover every form tested in TCF, TEF, DELF, and DALF written production tasks.
Does it handle irregular verbs like être and avoir?
Yes. Irregular verbs — including être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, vouloir, savoir, venir, prendre, mettre, voir, partir — are included with fully correct forms for every tense and mood. The quick-access chips give you one-tap access to the most common ones.
Is the French verb conjugator free to use?
Yes, completely free. No account, no subscription, no usage limit. All features — full conjugation tables, tense filter, copy button — are available at no cost.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The complete conjugation database is built into the tool and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to any server, and no data is stored or logged.
How do I use conjugations in my writing?
Click any conjugated form to copy it to your clipboard, or use Copy All to export the full table. Paste it directly into the FrenchWrite writing editor, which auto-saves your draft and includes an accent toolbar and word counter for a complete writing session.