French verbs

Oh hi there, little one! Today, we are going to talk about French verbs.

So, a verb is a special kind of word that tells us about an action or a state of being. In French, verbs are very important because they help us communicate and express ourselves in different situations.

Now, let's think about how we use verbs in English. Do you remember when you say "I am playing" or "You are singing"? The verbs "playing" and "singing" change depending on who is doing the action. Well, in French, verbs do the same thing, but they have even more changes depending on the subject (or the person) doing the action.

For example, let's take the verb "parler" which means "to speak". If I want to say "I speak French", I would say "je parle français". But if you want to say "You speak French", you would say "tu parles français". Do you see how the verb changed? That's because in French, the verb endings change depending on the subject.

Now, there are some special types of verbs in French that are called "irregular verbs". These verbs don't follow the usual patterns that we just talked about. For example, the verb "aller" which means "to go" is irregular. Instead of saying "je alle" (which doesn't sound right), we say "je vais". So, irregular verbs can be a bit tricky to remember, but with practice, we can get the hang of them.

Finally, verbs in French can also change depending on the tense or the time that the action is happening. For example, if you want to say "I will speak French", you would use a different verb form than if you said "I am speaking French" or "I spoke French yesterday". This is called conjugating the verb, and it's a way of showing the time and the subject together.

In conclusion, French verbs are a big part of the language, and they can be a bit tricky to learn, but don't worry! With practice and some patience, we can master them and use them to communicate with others.