Practice French Participe present

Build participe present from nous form stem + ant. Use this page as a quick refresher before starting practice in the app.

Example verb: parler (to speak)

  • Group: 1
  • Model: régulier
  • Level: A1
  • Stem: parl
  • Past participle: parlé

Common endings or structure

  • finissant
  • parlant
  • faisant

Examples

  • Un etudiant parlant francais.
  • Une femme lisant un roman.

Mini quiz

Choose the correct participle: en ___

mangeantmangonsmange

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FAQ

How do I form participe present?

Take the nous present stem and add -ant.

Is participe present the same as gerondif?

Not exactly. Gerondif is formed with en + participe present.

Can participe present act like an adjective?

Yes, in some contexts it can describe a noun.