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Conjugation directory
Tuer is a strong verb used in serious contexts, from news reports to literature. Knowing its conjugation is crucial for discussing violence, accidents, or even figurative expressions like 'tuer le temps' (to kill time).
In TEF/TCF writing, use 'tuer' to describe dramatic events or to analyze themes in a text.
Il a tué le serpent avec un bâton.
He killed the snake with a stick.
Avoid using 'tuer' in informal exaggeration (e.g., 'Je meurs de faim' is correct, not 'Je me tue de faim').
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.
Tuer 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.