The conjugation of the French verb 'construire' is essential for expressing actions in various contexts. As a regular third-group verb, it follows a predictable pattern in the present tense and extends to other tenses like the future simple and passé composé. Understanding its conjugation is key to communicating effectively in French, from discussing physical construction to abstract ideas. Regular practice through exercises enhances mastery of 'construire' in speech and writing.
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"Construire" is a regular verb from the third group of French verbs
Infinitive ending and appropriate endings for each tense and subject pronoun
To conjugate "construire," one removes the infinitive ending and appends the appropriate endings for each tense and subject pronoun
"Construire" is an exemplary verb for learning the conjugation patterns of regular -re verbs, facilitating the acquisition of French language skills
In the present tense, "construire" describes ongoing actions or habitual facts and is vital for everyday communication in French
Endings for each subject pronoun
The conjugation for the present tense involves removing the -re ending and adding the appropriate endings for each subject pronoun
Nous construisons une maison" means 'We are building a house
"Construire" maintains a regular conjugation pattern, unlike other -re verbs
The endings for "construire" align with those of regular -re verbs, simplifying the learning process
While "construire" follows a regular conjugation pattern, pronunciation nuances may arise due to the complex relationship between French orthography and phonetics
Mastery of "construire" conjugation is crucial for effective communication in French, applicable in various contexts
Future simple and compound past
"Construire" can be conjugated in the future simple and compound past tenses
Subjunctive mood
The subjunctive mood uses the stem "construis-" with appropriate endings, such as "que je construise."
Students can practice through written exercises and oral practice to solidify their understanding and improve their communicative competence in French
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Meaning of 'construire' in English
To build
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French verb group for 'construire'
Third group (-re verbs)
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Conjugation pattern of 'construire'
Regular - remove infinitive ending, add tense-specific endings
