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Conjugation directory
Inviter is a regular -er verb that is crucial for social interactions, whether inviting someone to an event or suggesting an activity. Its simplicity makes it a staple for beginners and a useful tool for the TEF/TCF speaking section.
In the TEF/TCF oral exam, use inviter to propose plans, e.g., 'Je t'invite au cinéma ce soir.'
Nous invitons nos amis à dîner samedi.
We are inviting our friends to dinner on Saturday.
Remember that inviter takes the preposition à before a person or event, not de (e.g., 'inviter quelqu'un à' not 'de').
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.
Inviter 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.