Regular -IR verbs are the reliable workhorses of French. Once you know the pattern for finir, you can conjugate hundreds of verbs without breaking a sweat. This list gathers around 120 of the most useful -IR verbs so you can stop second-guessing yourself mid-sentence.
Who is this for? Anyone learning French who wants to build verb confidence without drowning in irregular forms. Work through the list at your own pace, steal the examples for your own sentences, and when you’re ready, test yourself with the quick quiz below. Continue with regular French -RE verbs when you are ready for the next pattern.
Ready to give your French verbs a little workout? Scroll to the bottom of the article for the free printable French regular -IR verbs vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable French regular -IR verbs flashcards—your study sidekicks for quick review and happy memorizing.
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Quick Quiz
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| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| rosée | Noun | dew |
| sanglier | Noun | pig |
| sapin | Noun | fir |
| scie | Noun | saw |
| sécher | Verb | dry |
| semer | Verb | sow |
| serrure | Noun | lock |
| skier | Verb | ski |
| solde | Noun | pay |
| stopper | Verb | stop |
| supplier | Verb | beg |
| tanner | Verb | tan |
| TAO | Noun | CAT |
| toubib | Noun | doc |
| TRI | Noun | IRR |
| urne | Noun | urn |
| vicieux | Adjective | vice |
| virage | Noun | turn |
| wan | Other | Wan |
| waouh | Other | wow |
Free French Regular -IR Verbs PDF and Flashcards to Download
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