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Conjugation directory
Protéger is a stem-changing -er verb (é to è) that is vital for discussing safety, environment, and rights. It appears frequently in TEF/TCF Canada reading and writing tasks about social issues and nature.
In the writing section, use protéger to argue for protection, e.g., 'Il est important de protéger l'environnement' (It is important to protect the environment).
Nous devons protéger les espèces menacées pour les générations futures.
We must protect endangered species for future generations.
Do not forget the accent change in the present tense: je protège, tu protèges, il protège (not 'je protége').
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.
Protéger 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.