PrepMyFrench
PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Laisser is a versatile verb that appears frequently in everyday French, especially in instructions and polite requests. Mastering it will boost your confidence in the TEF/TCF Canada oral interaction section.
Use 'laissez-moi' to politely ask for permission or time in the speaking section.
Laissez-moi réfléchir un instant avant de répondre.
Let me think for a moment before answering.
Do not confuse 'laisser' with 'quitter' (to leave a place/person); 'laisser' implies leaving something behind or allowing.
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.
Laisser 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.