apprendre
Irregular in -endre (Prendre Family) Level A1 ⭐ #28 Most CommonEnglish translation: to learn / to teach / to hear news
Present (Présent)
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| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| j' | apprends | |
| tu | apprends | |
| il/elle/on | apprend | |
| nous | apprenons | |
| vous | apprenez | |
| ils/elles | apprennent |
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Frequently Asked Questions: APPRENDRE
Is "apprendre" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"apprendre" is classified as a Irregular in -endre (Prendre Family) verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "apprends, apprend, apprenons, apprenez, apprennent / appris". Follows prendre: singular drops d before s (j'apprends, tu apprends, il apprend). Plural single n in nous/vous (apprenons, apprenez) and double nn in ils (apprennent). Participle: appris. In French, 'apprendre à quelqu'un' means 'to teach someone' as well as 'to learn'!
What does "apprendre" mean in English? ▾
In English, "apprendre" translates primarily to "to learn / to teach / to hear news". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "apprendre"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Nous apprennont le français" instead of "Nous apprenons le français". Why? Nous and vous have a single 'n': nous apprenons, vous apprenez.
What are common idioms or expressions with "apprendre"? ▾
A popular idiom is "En apprendre de belles" which means "To hear astonishing / scandalous gossip" (e.g. "Avec cette affaire, on en apprend de belles chaque jour.").
How can I practice and memorize "apprendre" conjugations? ▾
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