This introduction covers Les 25 verbes essentiels — Your Master Keys within The 25 core verbs for GCSE French. Revise The 25 core verbs in The 25 Core Verbs and the Present Tense for GCSE French with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 1 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
🗝️ Les 25 verbes essentiels — Your Master Keys
Imagine you pick up a French newspaper, open a WhatsApp message from a French pen pal, or watch a French YouTube video. These 25 verbs will appear again and again — in almost every sentence. Master them and the language starts to unlock itself. These are not random words; they are the skeleton of French communication.
Practice questions for The 25 core verbs
What does the French verb 'être' mean in English?
Which of the following is a correct use of the verb 'faire'?
Quick recall flashcards
être
to be — the most common French verb; used for descriptions, nationality, and forming the past tense with some verbs
dire
to say / to tell — irregular; je dis, tu dis, il dit, nous disons, vous dites, ils disent