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Conjugation directory
Promettre is an irregular -re verb that is essential for making commitments and expressing intentions in French. Its conjugation pattern is similar to other -mettre verbs, and it is frequently tested in TEF/TCF exams.
Use promettre in speaking to show future plans or assurances, e.g., 'Je promets de t'aider demain.'
Ils promettent de finir le projet avant vendredi.
They promise to finish the project before Friday.
Promettre takes de + infinitive (e.g., 'promettre de faire'), not à; also, its past participle is promis (invariable).
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.
Promettre 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.