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Conjugation directory
Raconter is a regular -er verb that is vital for storytelling and sharing experiences. It frequently appears in TEF/TCF writing and speaking tasks.
Use raconter in the writing section to narrate a personal anecdote or describe an event in detail.
Il raconte une histoire amusante à ses enfants.
He tells a funny story to his children.
Avoid using raconter with direct objects like 'le film' without a preposition; instead, use 'parler de' for topics.
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.
Raconter 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.