Essayer (to try) in 5 Main French Tenses

The video tutorial covers the conjugation of the French verb 'essayer' in five different tenses: present, passé composé, imperfect, future, and conditional. It explains the peculiarities of the verb, including its two spelling variations in certain tenses. The tutorial provides detailed instructions on forming each tense, highlighting the importance of understanding the verb's stem and endings. The video aims to simplify the conjugation process, even for native French speakers who may find it challenging.

What is unique about the verb 'essayer' in the present tense?

• It does not change in the plural form.

• It is irregular in all forms.

• It can be conjugated in two different ways.

• It has only one spelling.

How is the passé composé of 'essayer' formed?

• By using the auxiliary verb 'être'.

• By using the auxiliary verb 'avoir'.

• By adding 'é' to the stem.

• By using the present tense endings.

Which form is used as the stem for the imperfect tense of 'essayer'?

• The present tense 'nous' form.

• The future stem.

• The infinitive form.

• The past participle.

What is the imperfect ending for 'nous' in the verb 'essayer'?

• -aient

• -ait

• -iez

• -ions

How many ways can the future tense of 'essayer' be formed?

• Four ways

• One way

• Two ways

• Three ways

What is the conditional form of 'je' for the verb 'essayer'?

• J'essayerais

• J'essaierais

• J'essaierai

• J'essayerai

Which tense uses the same stem as the future tense for 'essayer'?

• Imperfect tense

• Present tense

• Passé composé

• Conditional tense