2.+Grammar+Lesson

= Verbs =

avoir - être
The two verbs **to be**"//être"//, and **to have** "//avoir//". The comprehension of the use of these two ver bs is very important for mastering the French language. They are used with the past participle to make compound tenses.
 * 1) Most verbs are conjugated with the French "//avoir//" (to have)
 * 2) Verbs describing, motion and direction; and reflexive verbs for example "to wash my hair", are conjugated with the verb "//être//" (to be)

Verb to be : //être//, present

 * 1) I am = Je suis
 * 2) You are = Tu es
 * 3) He is = Il est
 * 4) She is = Elle est
 * 5) We are = Nous sommes
 * 6) You are = Vous êtes
 * 7) They are = Ils sont
 * 8) They are =Elles sont

Verb to have : //avoir//, present

 * 1) I have = J'ai
 * 2) You have = Tu as
 * 3) He has = Il a
 * 4) She has = Elle a
 * 5) We have = Nous avons
 * 6) You have = Vous avez
 * 7) They have = Ils ont
 * 8) They have = Elles ont

//This is only the present of these two verbs. We will see the other tenses later. If you are curious and want to look at how all the verbs conjugate, go here ==> [], chose a verb in the list and read.//

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