mourir
Irregular Level A2 ⭐ #68 Most CommonEnglish translation: to die
Présent
Current action or state.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | meurs | |
| tu | meurs | |
| il/elle/on | meurt | |
| nous | mourons | |
| vous | mourez | |
| ils/elles | meurent |
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Frequently Asked Questions: MOURIR
Is "mourir" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"mourir" is classified as a Irregular verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Stem alternates mour- / meurs- / mort (participle)". Irregular 3rd group verb. Stem changes: je meurs, nous mourons, ils meurent. Future stem doubles r: je mourrai. Takes 'être' as auxiliary in compound tenses: 'Il est mort' (He died / He is dead).
What does "mourir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "mourir" translates primarily to "to die". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "mourir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Il a mort hier" instead of "Il est mort hier". Why? Mourir takes être as auxiliary in le passé composé, and participle agrees in gender/number.
What are common idioms or expressions with "mourir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Mourir d'envie" which means "To be dying to do something" (e.g. "Je meurs d'envie de voyager.").
How can I practice and memorize "mourir" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
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