battre

to beat

French Irregular

The French verb "battre" means "to beat" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "battre" across all 5 tenses.

How to Conjugate "battre" in the Present Tense

Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
je I bats
tu you (informal) bats
il/elle/on he/she/one bat
nous we battons
vous you (formal/plural) battez
ils/elles they battent
Il se bat pour lui.
He is fighting for him.

How to Conjugate "battre" in the Past (completed) Tense

Passé composé Actions completed in the past
Person English Conjugation
je I ai battu
tu you (informal) as battu
il/elle/on he/she/one a battu
nous we avons battu
vous you (formal/plural) avez battu
ils/elles they ont battu
Il a battu son adversaire.
He beat his opponent.

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How to Conjugate "battre" in the Past (ongoing) Tense

Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past
Person English Conjugation
je I battais
tu you (informal) battais
il/elle/on he/she/one battait
nous we battions
vous you (formal/plural) battiez
ils/elles they battaient
Il battait les œufs en neige.
He was beating the egg whites.

How to Conjugate "battre" in the Future Tense

Futur simple Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
je I battrai
tu you (informal) battras
il/elle/on he/she/one battra
nous we battrons
vous you (formal/plural) battrez
ils/elles they battront
Il battra son adversaire fort.
He will beat his opponent hard.

How to Conjugate "battre" in the Would (conditional) Tense

Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions
Person English Conjugation
je I battrais
tu you (informal) battrais
il/elle/on he/she/one battrait
nous we battrions
vous you (formal/plural) battriez
ils/elles they battraient
Il se battrait pour gagner.
He would fight to win.

Frequently Asked Questions About "battre"

Is "battre" regular or irregular in French?
"Battre" is an irregular French verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "battre" mean in English?
The French verb "battre" means "to beat" in English.
How do you conjugate "battre" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → bats, tu → bats, il/elle/on → bat, nous → battons, vous → battez, ils/elles → battent.
How many tenses does "battre" have in French?
"Battre" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).

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