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Conjugation directory
Sauter is a regular -er verb that describes jumping or skipping, useful for dynamic actions and instructions. Its straightforward conjugation makes it a reliable verb for beginners.
Use sauter in writing tasks to describe physical actions or in speaking to give commands like 'sautez!'.
Les enfants sautent à la corde dans la cour.
The children jump rope in the yard.
Do not confuse sauter (to jump) with sauter (to skip a meal); both use the same verb but context clarifies meaning.
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.
Sauter 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.