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Conjugation directory
Créer is a fundamental verb for expressing creativity and innovation in French. It is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, making it essential for TEF/TCF exam takers.
Use créer in the writing section to describe how you develop ideas or projects, showcasing your ability to articulate creative processes.
Je crée un site web pour mon entreprise.
I am creating a website for my company.
Do not confuse créer with 'croire' (to believe); they have different meanings and conjugations.
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.
Créer 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.