Irregular Verbs in English
This page presents a table of common irregular verbs in English, providing their infinitive forms, past tense (preterit) forms, and French translations. This resource is invaluable for students learning English grammar, particularly those focusing on verbes irréguliers français.
Definition: Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the standard rules of conjugation in a language.
The table includes some of the most frequently used irregular verbs in English, such as:
- Be (être): was/were
- Blow (souffler): blew
- Break (casser): broke
- Catch (attraper): caught
- Do (faire): did
- Drink (boire): drank
- Eat (manger): ate
- Forget (oublier): forgot
- Go (aller): went
- Have (avoir): had
- Run (courir): ran
- Say (dire): said
- See (voir): saw
- Take (prendre): took
Highlight: Understanding these irregular verbs is crucial for mastering English grammar and improving language fluency.
Example: To practice using these verbs, students could create sentences using both the present and past tense forms, such as "I eat breakfast every day" and "Yesterday, I ate a croissant for breakfast."
This table serves as an excellent reference for les verbes irréguliers les plus utilisés en français (the most commonly used irregular verbs in French) with their English counterparts. It's particularly useful for French speakers learning English, as it provides a clear comparison between the two languages.
Vocabulary: Preterit = Simple past tense in English
By studying and memorizing these irregular verbs, students can significantly improve their English language skills and avoid common grammatical errors in both speaking and writing.
