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Regular -IR verbs are the second most common group of French verbs. In the infinitive form, they end in -ir. To conjugate them, you remove the -ir and add a special set of endings.
How to Conjugate Regular -IR Verbs
Take the verb finir (to finish). The stem is fin-. The endings are:
- je -is
- tu -is
- il/elle/on -it
- nous -issons
- vous -issez
- ils/elles -issent
👉 Example with finir (to finish):
- je finis
- tu finis
- il/elle/on finit
- nous finissons
- vous finissez
- ils/elles finissent
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💡 Tip: Focus on the Sounds
Regular -IR verbs can feel a bit trickier than -ER verbs because of the extra letters.
👉 Focus on the sounds, not just the spelling — it makes them easier to master.
Take finir (to finish). The stem is fin-. Say it aloud, then add the endings:
- je fin + is → finis
- tu fin + is → finis
- il/elle/on fin + it → finit
- nous fin + issons → finissons
- vous fin + issez → finissez
- ils/elles fin + issent → finissent
A fun memory trick: for ils/elles finissent, think of lots of geese flying — it sounds like “fin-eese”!
Common Regular -IR Verbs
- choisir — to choose
- réussir — to succeed
- réfléchir — to think, to reflect
- grandir — to grow
- maigrir — to lose weight
- grossir — to gain weight
Why Learn Regular -IR Verbs?
Regular -IR verbs are very common in daily life. Once you know the endings, you’ll recognize dozens of verbs like obéir (to obey), établir (to establish), and nourrir (to feed).
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