PrepMyFrench
PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Parler is one of the most essential French verbs for everyday communication, used to express speaking or talking in various contexts. Mastering its conjugation is crucial for TEF/TCF Canada candidates, as it frequently appears in both oral and written sections.
Use parler in the speaking section to describe your ability to communicate, such as 'Je parle français couramment' (I speak French fluently).
Je parle avec mon ami tous les jours.
I talk with my friend every day.
Avoid confusing parler with dire (to say); parler focuses on the act of speaking, while dire is about stating something specific.
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.
Parler 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.