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Conjugation directory
Nager is a regular -er verb with a spelling change (adding a 'e' after 'g' before 'a' and 'o') that is crucial for discussing sports and health. It is a common verb in TEF/TCF Canada listening and reading passages.
In the writing section, describe your summer activities using nager, e.g., 'Je nage dans la mer chaque été'.
Nous nageons dans la piscine tous les matins.
We swim in the pool every morning.
Remember to add a 'e' after 'g' in the nous form (nous nageons) to maintain the soft 'g' sound; forgetting this is a common error.
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.
Nager 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.