The conjugation of the French verb 'espérer' is essential for expressing hope in different tenses. Learn how to correctly use 'espérer' in the present, past (passé composé), and future (futur simple) tenses. This guide also highlights common mistakes to avoid and provides examples to practice 'espérer' in context, enhancing French language fluency.
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"Espérer" follows a regular conjugation pattern similar to other verbs in this group
Accent Grave in Nous and Vous Forms
"Espérer" requires the use of the accent grave over the first 'e' in the nous and vous forms in the present tense
Mastery of the conjugation of "espérer" across tenses is essential for expressing hopes and aspirations in French
In the present tense, "espérer" is conjugated with the standard -er verb endings
The verb requires an accent aigu on the first 'e' for singular forms and third person plural
"Espérer" requires an accent grave in the first person plural (nous) and second person plural/formal (vous) forms
The passé composé tense is used to describe past hopes or expectations that were held at a specific time
The futur simple tense is used to express what one will hope for in the future
The conjugations for the passé composé and futur simple tenses of "espérer" involve adding specific endings to the verb
Students often make mistakes when conjugating "espérer" by confusing it with similar verbs
One common mistake is omitting the accent in "espérer," which can affect pronunciation
Students should pay attention to the specific conjugation rules of "espérer" to avoid misapplying irregular patterns
It is important to be aware of the conjugations for the subjunctive and conditional moods when conjugating "espérer."
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The French verb 'to hope' is translated as '______' and belongs to the first group of -er ending verbs.
espérer
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Conjugation of 'espérer' for 'je'
Je espère - First person singular with accent aigu (é).
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Conjugation of 'espérer' for 'nous'
Nous espérons - First person plural with accent grave (è).
