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Conjugating "Travailler" in French

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The conjugation of the French verb 'travailler' is essential for expressing actions related to work in various tenses. This includes the present indicative, passé composé, imperfect, future simple, subjunctive, and conditional moods. Understanding these conjugations enables clear communication in both professional and personal contexts, and is vital for anyone learning French. Exercises and awareness of common mistakes can aid in mastering 'travailler' conjugation.

Understanding the Basics of Travailler Conjugation in French

The verb "travailler" translates to "to work" in English and is a fundamental verb in the French language due to its common usage. As a first-group verb, it follows the regular -er verb conjugation pattern, which is consistent across different grammatical persons and tenses, making it relatively straightforward to learn. For instance, in the present indicative tense, the verb is conjugated as "je travaille" (I work), "tu travailles" (you work - singular informal), "il/elle/on travaille" (he/she/one works), "nous travaillons" (we work), "vous travaillez" (you work - plural or formal), and "ils/elles travaillent" (they work). This regularity is mirrored in other tenses, ensuring that once the pattern is mastered, students can confidently conjugate "travailler" in various contexts.
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Conjugating Travailler in the Present Tense

The present tense of "travailler" is utilized to express current or habitual actions. To conjugate "travailler" in this tense, one appends the standard present tense endings to the stem "travaille-". The full conjugation is: "je travaille," "tu travailles," "il/elle/on travaille," "nous travaillons," "vous travaillez," and "ils/elles travaillent." Mastery of these forms is vital for everyday communication, enabling speakers to convey messages such as "Nous travaillons ensemble sur un projet" (We are working together on a project).

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In French, the verb 'travailler' means '______' in English and is often used.

to work

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Present tense usage of 'travailler'

Expresses current or habitual actions.

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Conjugation for 'nous' with 'travailler'

'Nous travaillons' - indicates a collective action in the present.

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