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Conjugation directory
Couper is a regular -er verb that is practical for describing actions in cooking, crafting, and everyday tasks. Its straightforward conjugation makes it easy to learn and use in various contexts.
Use couper in TEF/TCF writing or speaking to describe a process, such as cutting vegetables for a recipe or cutting a piece of paper.
Elle coupe les légumes pour la salade.
She cuts the vegetables for the salad.
Do not confuse couper with 'tailler' (to trim or shape), which is more specific; couper is the general term for cutting.
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.
Couper 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.