The French verb croire means “to believe” or “to think.” It’s a very common verb used for opinions, beliefs, and assumptions. Try this quick quiz — answers are at the bottom so you can check your score!
🧠 Can you choose the right Form of croire?
1. Hier, nous ________ que le train partirait plus tôt.
a) croyons
b) avons cru
2. Elle ________ toujours aux histoires de son grand-père.
a) croit
b) a cru
3. Tu ________ Marie quand elle t’a parlé de ce projet hier ?
a) as cru
b) crois
4. Ils ________ que tu allais venir ce soir.
a) croyaient
b) ont cru
5. Je ________ que ce film est vraiment intéressant.
a) crois
b) ai cru
6. Vous ________ aux fantômes quand vous étiez petits ?
a) avez cru
b) croyiez
7. Demain, elle ________ que tout sera plus facile.
a) croira
b) croit
8. Pourquoi tu ne me ________ pas quand je te dis la vérité ?
a) crois
b) as cru
📝 Answer Key + Quick Notes
1. b) avons cru – Nous avons cru que le train partirait plus tôt. = We believed the train would leave earlier. → Use the passé composé to express specific past beliefs. Hier (yesterday) is also a hint to use the passé composé.
2. a) croit – Elle croit toujours aux histoires de son grand-père. = She always believes her grandfather’s stories. → Use the present tense for habitual thoughts or actions.
3. a) as cru – Tu as cru Marie quand elle t’a parlé de ce projet hier ? = Did you believe Marie when she told you about this project yesterday? → The word heir (yesterday; specified time in the past) is your hint to use the passé composé.
4. a) croyaient – Ils croyaient que tu allais venir ce soir. = They thought you were coming tonight. → Use the imparfait (imperfect) for an ongoing belief.
5. a) crois – Je crois que ce film est vraiment intéressant. = I think this movie is really interesting. → Use the present tense to express a current opinion.
6. b) croyiez – Vous croyiez aux fantômes quand vous étiez petits ? = Did you believe in ghosts when you were little? → Use the imparfait for repeated past beliefs. Quand vous étiez (when you were) is also a hint to use the imperfect.
7. a) croira – Demain, elle croira que tout sera plus facile. = Tomorrow she’ll believe everything will be easier. → Demain (tomorrow) is your hint to use the futur simple.
8. a) crois – Pourquoi tu ne me crois pas quand je te dis la vérité ? = Why don’t you believe me when I tell you the truth? → Je te dis (I’m telling you) is your hint to use the present tense.
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