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PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Rire is an irregular verb that adds emotional expression to your French. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and storytelling.
Use rire in TEF/TCF speaking to describe reactions or humorous situations, making your speech more natural and vivid.
Nous avons beaucoup ri pendant le film.
We laughed a lot during the movie.
Rire is often misspelled in the present tense (e.g., 'je ris' not 'je rie'). Also, do not confuse it with 'sourire' (to smile).
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.
Rire 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.