Conjugation

usgb/ˌkɑːndʒuˈɡeɪʃn/
noun

The way that you change a verb to express tense, number, person etc.

In French, conjugation of verbs is quite complex.
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Often appears as...

  • conjugation of verbs
  • grammatical conjugation

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Tense Importance

Understanding conjugation helps you express the time when an action occurs.

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I walk (present) vs. I walked (past).
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Person Matters

Conjugation changes with the subject, like 'I am' vs. 'he is'.

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She runs, they run.
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Not Always Regular

Some verbs conjugate irregularly, so they must be memorized differently.

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Go becomes went, not goed.
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