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Conjugation directory
Croire is useful for opinions, belief, and degrees of certainty. It shows up constantly in explanation, argument, and discussion tasks.
Use it to express belief, doubt, or the strength of your opinion.
Je crois que cette solution est raisonnable.
I believe this solution is reasonable.
Croire often appears in subjunctive-triggering contexts when the sentence expresses doubt or uncertainty.
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.
Croire 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.