Trouver (to find) - 5 Main French Tenses

This video tutorial covers the conjugation of the French verb 'trouver' in five different tenses: present, passé composé, imperfect, future, and conditional. The tutorial explains the regular ER verb patterns and highlights the unique case of the verb 'aller'. It provides examples and tips for correct pronunciation and usage in each tense.

What is the correct conjugation of 'trouver' for 'we find' in the present tense?

• nous trouverons

• nous avons trouvé

• nous trouvions

• nous trouvons

How do you form the past participle of a regular 'er' verb like 'trouver'?

• Drop the 'r' and add 'é'

• Drop the 'r' and add 'i'

• Drop the 'er' and add 'u'

• Drop the 'er' and add 'é'

Which of the following is the correct imperfect tense conjugation for 'I used to find'?

• je trouvais

• j'ai trouvé

• je trouverai

• je trouve

In the imperfect tense, what is the key difference in spelling between 'nous trouvons' and 'nous trouvions'?

• The presence of 'i' between 'v' and 'o'

• The presence of 'i' between 'v' and 'e'

• The presence of 'i' between 't' and 'r'

• The presence of 'i' between 'n' and 's'

What is the future tense conjugation of 'trouver' for 'he will find'?

• il a trouvé

• il trouvait

• il trouvera

• il trouve

How do you form the conditional tense for 'trouver'?

• Use the future stem and add present endings

• Use the past participle and add future endings

• Use the present stem and add future endings

• Use the future stem and add imperfect endings

Which verb is an exception to the regular 'er' verb conjugation pattern?

• parler

• manger

• trouver

• aller