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Conjugation directory
Sourire is a common French verb that expresses a positive facial expression. It is essential for describing emotions and reactions in everyday conversations and exam scenarios.
Use sourire in the TEF/TCF speaking section to describe a happy memory or a polite interaction.
Elle sourit toujours quand elle voit son ami.
She always smiles when she sees her friend.
Do not confuse sourire with rire (to laugh); sourire is a softer expression and has a different conjugation pattern.
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.
Sourire 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.