Attendre (to wait) in 5 Main French Tenses

This video tutorial covers the conjugation of the French verb 'attendre' (to wait) in five different tenses: present, past, imperfect, future, and conditional. The instructor explains the unique aspects of this third-group verb, including its irregularities and the specific endings used in each tense. The tutorial provides examples for each pronoun and highlights the importance of mastering these conjugations for effective communication in French.

What is the French verb for 'to wait'?

• Attendrez

• Attendu

• Attendre

• Attendant

In the present tense, how do you say 'we wait' in French?

• Nous attendrions

• Nous avons attendu

• Nous attendions

• Nous attendons

Which auxiliary verb is used with 'attendre' in the passé composé?

• Aller

• Faire

• Avoir

• Être

How do you form the imperfect tense for 'attendre'?

• Use the stem 'attendr' and add future endings

• Use the stem 'attend' and add imperfect endings

• Use the stem 'attendr' and add conditional endings

• Use the stem 'attend' and add passé composé endings

What is the future simple form of 'I will wait' in French?

• J'attendrai

• J'attendais

• J'ai attendu

• J'attendrais

In the conditional present, how do you say 'they would wait'?

• Ils ont attendu

• Ils attendaient

• Ils attendront

• Ils attendraient

Which tense uses the same stem as the future simple but with imperfect endings?

• Passé composé

• Present

• Imperfect

• Conditional present