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Conjugation directory
Aider is a regular -er verb that is fundamental for expressing assistance and cooperation in French. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, making it a key verb for everyday interactions.
Use aider in TEF/TCF speaking to offer help or describe how you assist others, such as helping a friend with homework.
Je vais aider ma mère à préparer le dîner.
I am going to help my mother prepare dinner.
Do not forget the preposition 'à' after aider when followed by an infinitive; 'aider quelqu'un à faire quelque chose' is the correct structure.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Aider typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.