Author(s): Collins Dictionaries

Reference and Languages

Perfect for French revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to French verbs. The main section of the book consists of 112 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for most verb models. Similarly conjugated verbs are listed with their translations for complete clarity. The introduction gives a detailed explanation of each of the three conjugations, showing their regular endings in each conjugation for all the main tenses. It also deals with compound tenses and the use of the passive. Finally, an alphabetical index lists over 2000 widely used verbs, and each one cross-refers the user to its basic model in the main verb tables. * shows all the major tenses of the most important verbs in French in full. * Hundreds of examples of real French show exactly how each verb is used. * Clear, colour layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.