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Conjugation directory
Rêver is a beautiful verb for expressing aspirations, fantasies, or nighttime dreams. It's frequently used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Use rêver in TEF/TCF speaking to talk about your goals or hopes for the future.
Je rêve de voyager autour du monde.
I dream of traveling around the world.
Rêver is often followed by 'de' (to dream of), not 'à' (to dream about), though 'rêver à' is possible for daydreaming.
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.
Rêver 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.