Connaître (to know) - 5 Main French Tenses

The video tutorial explains the conjugation of the French verb 'connaître' across five tenses: present, past, imperfect, future, and conditional. It highlights the differences between 'connaître' and 'savoir', emphasizing their distinct uses. The tutorial provides detailed conjugation patterns for each tense, illustrating the irregular nature of 'connaître' and offering tips for mastering its forms.

What is the primary difference between 'connaître' and 'savoir'?

• 'Connaître' is used for skills, 'savoir' for people.

• 'Connaître' is used for places, 'savoir' for objects.

• 'Connaître' is used for emotions, 'savoir' for facts.

• 'Connaître' is used for knowing people or things, 'savoir' for skills.

Which of the following is the correct present tense form of 'connaître' for 'nous'?

• Nous connaîtons

• Nous connaîtons

• Nous connaissons

• Nous connaîssons

In the passé composé, what auxiliary verb is used with 'connaître'?

• Avoir

• Faire

• Aller

• Être

What is the imperfect tense stem for 'connaître'?

• Connaiss-

• Connaî-

• Connu-

• Connaît-

How do you say 'I will know' in French using 'connaître'?

• Je connaîtrai

• Je connaîtrais

• Je connaîtra

• Je connaîtras

Which form is used for 'they would know' in the conditional tense?

• Ils connaîtront

• Ils connaîtra

• Ils connaîtront

• Ils connaîtraient

What is the key similarity between the future and conditional tense conjugations of 'connaître'?

• Both use the same endings.

• Both are used for past actions.

• Both use the same stem.

• Both use the same auxiliary verb.