PrepMyFrench
PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Pleurer is an emotional verb that helps you express sadness or strong feelings in French. It is useful for storytelling and describing personal experiences.
Use pleurer in the writing section to narrate emotional events or to describe reactions in a story, adding depth to your narrative.
Il pleure quand il regarde ce film.
He cries when he watches this movie.
Pleurer is a regular -er verb, so do not confuse it with 'pleuvoir' (to rain), which is impersonal and irregular.
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.
Pleurer 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.