This document provides an overview of -er verbs in French. It defines an -er verb as a verb that ends in -er. It gives examples of common -er verbs like aimer, parler, habiter, and manger. It explains that all -er verbs are conjugated in the same way by removing the -er ending and replacing it with the appropriate personal pronoun ending. It demonstrates how to conjugate the -er verb aimer across different subjects and includes examples of conjugated sentences. Finally, it provides a conjugation exercise for readers to practice conjugating other common -er verbs.

1. -er verbs By: Andrea MurrayEDU 290

2. What is an –er verb?An –er verb is a verb in French that ends in -er

3. Example of –er verbsAimer - to likeParler-to talkHabiter- to liveManger -to eatPorter -to wearAdorer -to love, to adoreEtudier- to studyEcouter- to listen to Travailler-to workRegarder- to watchAll –er verbs are conjugated the same!

4. All –er verbs are conjugated using the same formula. To demonstrate how to conjugate this type of verb I will be using aimer. But, what you must keep in mind is that the verbs listed in the above slide, and other –er verbs, are conjugated using the same formula.

5. To conjugate an –er verb take off the –er at the end of the verb and replace it with the appropriate ending.

6. -er verb endingsJe - eJ’aimele chien.Tu -esTuaimesle chien.Il/elle/on –eElle aimele chien.Nous - onsNous aimonsle chien.Vous- ezVousaimezle chien.Ils/elles- entIlsaimentle chien.

7. You might have noticed in the above slide that Je when conjugated with the verb aimer turned to J’aime instead of Je aime. This is because when conjugating with Je if the verb you are conjugating it with starts with a vowel you drop the -e on Je, put an apostrophe after the -j and make the two words one word.Examples: Correct:Incorrect:J’aime le pizza. Je aime le pizza.J’ecoute a la musique. Je ecoute a la musique.

8. Now it’s your turn!Fill the blank with the appropriate form of the verb listed at the end of the sentence.1.Nous ______ la tele. (regarder)2. Tu_______ le pizza. (manger)3. Elle _______une robe. (porter)4. J’ ______ les pommes. (aimer)5. Vous______ a la musique. (ecouter)6. Ils_______ avec les femmes. (parler)*Answers are on the next slide*

9. Answers1.Nous regardons la tele. (regarde)2. Tumanges le pizza. (manger)3. Elle porteune robe. (porter)4. J’aime les pommes. (aimer)5. Vousecoutez a la musique. (ecouter)6. Ilsparlent avec les femmes. (parler)

10. The End!