Écrire, which means ‘to write’ in French, is an irregular verb. Its conjugation varies depending on the tense and the subject. Below, you’ll find the present tense conjugation for the verb écrire:
- Je écris (I write)
- Tu écris (You write, singular informal)
- Il/Elle/On écrit (He/She/One writes)
- Nous écrivons (We write)
- Vous écrivez (You write, plural or formal)
- Ils/Elles écrivent (They write)
In addition to the present tense, here’s a brief overview of key conjugations in other tenses:
- Passé Composé: J’ai écrit (I wrote)
- Imparfait: J’écrivais (I was writing)
- Futur Simple: J’écrirai (I will write)
Understanding the conjugation of écrire is essential for forming sentences about writing in French. As with many irregular verbs, it’s helpful to memorize the different forms and practice using them in context.