écrire
Irregular (-ire verb) Level A1 ⭐ #23 Most CommonEnglish translation: to write / to compose
Présent (Present)
Writing currently
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| j' | écris | |
| tu | écris | |
| il/elle | écrit | |
| nous | écrivons | |
| vous | écrivez | |
| ils/elles | écrivent |
- J'écris un courriel à mon collègue. — I am writing an email to my colleague.
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Frequently Asked Questions: ÉCRIRE
Is "écrire" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"écrire" is classified as a Irregular (-ire verb) verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "écris, écrit, écrivons, écrivez, écrivent / écrit in participle". Derived from Latin scrībere. The 'v' reflects the historical consonant of Latin. In plural forms, the stem expands with a 'v': nous écri-vons, vous écri-vez, ils écri-vent.
What does "écrire" mean in English? ▾
In English, "écrire" translates primarily to "to write / to compose". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "écrire"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Nous écrisons une lettre." instead of "Nous écrivons une lettre.". Why? Écrire takes a 'v' in plural forms, not an 's': 'nous écrivons'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "écrire"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Écrit noir sur blanc" which means "Written in black and white" (e.g. "C'est écrit noir sur blanc dans le contrat.").
How can I practice and memorize "écrire" conjugations? ▾
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