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Conjugation directory
Chanter is a regular -er verb that is fundamental for expressing artistic activities and emotions. It appears frequently in TEF/TCF Canada listening and speaking tasks about hobbies.
In the writing section, describe a cultural event using chanter, e.g., 'Les artistes chantent des chansons traditionnelles'.
Elle chante tous les jours dans la chorale.
She sings every day in the choir.
Remember that 'chanter' is regular, so its endings follow the standard -er pattern; avoid adding extra letters like 'e' in the tu form (tu chantes, not tu chantes).
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.
Chanter 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.