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Conjugation directory
Boire is an essential French verb used in daily life, from ordering beverages to discussing health habits. Mastering its irregular conjugation is key for TEF/TCF Canada candidates aiming for fluency.
Use boire in the speaking section to describe your preferences or habits, like 'Je bois du café le matin'.
Nous buvons de l'eau après le sport.
We drink water after sports.
Do not confuse 'boire' with 'prendre' (to take); 'boire' is specific to liquids, while 'prendre' can mean to eat or drink in a broader sense.
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.
Boire 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.