Three Groups of Verbs in French

In French, verbs are classified into three main groups based on their infinitive endings. 

These groups determine the conjugation pattern that the verbs follow. 

Here are the three groups of verbs:

First Group (-er verbs):

Verbs ending in "-er" form the first group. 

They are the most common verbs in French. Examples include "parler" (to speak), "manger" (to eat), and "aimer" (to love).

Second Group (-ir verbs):

Verbs ending in "-ir" form the second group. 

These verbs follow a slightly different conjugation pattern compared to the first group. 

Examples include "finir" (to finish), "choisir" (to choose), and "dormir" (to sleep).

Third Group (irregular verbs): 

The third group comprises irregular verbs, which do not follow the regular conjugation patterns of the first two groups. 

These verbs have unique conjugations and need to be memorized individually. 

Examples include "être" (to be), "avoir" (to have), "aller" (to go), and "faire" (to do/make).

Understanding the verb groups helps learners grasp the different conjugation patterns and irregularities present in French verbs.