This key facts covers 8 most common être verbs + past participles within The perfect tense with être and reflexive verbs for GCSE French. Revise The perfect tense with être and reflexive verbs in Time Markers and the Three Time Frames 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 3 of 4 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
📌 8 most common être verbs + past participles
- aller → allé — to go: je suis allé(e) en ville
- partir → parti — to leave: elle est partie à huit heures
- arriver → arrivé — to arrive: nous sommes arrivés en retard
- sortir → sorti — to go out: ils sont sortis hier soir
- venir → venu — to come: tu es venu(e) chez moi?
- rester → resté — to stay: elle est restée à la maison
- naître → né — to be born: il est né en 2009
- mourir → mort — to die: il est mort en 1945
Practice questions for The perfect tense with être and reflexive verbs
What is the correct formula for forming the perfect tense with être?
The mnemonic MRS VAN DER TRAMP helps students remember verbs that use être. Which of the following verbs is NOT part of this group?