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Conjugation directory
Mentir is an irregular -ir verb that is crucial for discussing dishonesty or deception in French. It is commonly used in both everyday conversations and formal contexts, making it a valuable verb for the TEF/TCF exam.
Use mentir in writing to describe false statements, e.g., 'Il ment souvent à ses parents.'
Ne me mens pas, s'il te plaît.
Don't lie to me, please.
Mentir is conjugated like partir (je mens, tu mens, il ment), but its past participle is menti; avoid confusing it with mentir (to lie) and sentir (to feel).
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.
Mentir 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.