PrepMyFrench
PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Devenir is an irregular verb that expresses transformation or change of state. It is crucial for describing personal growth, career changes, or evolving situations.
In TEF/TCF writing, use devenir to discuss future aspirations or changes, e.g., 'Je veux devenir médecin.'
Il est devenu très célèbre après son film.
He became very famous after his movie.
Devenir uses être as its auxiliary in compound tenses, not avoir. Remember to agree the past participle with the subject: 'elle est devenue'.
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.
Devenir typically uses être 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.