craindre

to fear/be afraid

French Irregular

The French verb "craindre" means "to fear/be afraid" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "craindre" across all 5 tenses.

How to Conjugate "craindre" in the Present Tense

Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
je I crains
tu you (informal) crains
il/elle/on he/she/one craint
nous we craignons
vous you (formal/plural) craignez
ils/elles they craignent

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

Passé composé Actions completed in the past
Person English Conjugation
je I ai craint
tu you (informal) as craint
il/elle/on he/she/one a craint
nous we avons craint
vous you (formal/plural) avez craint
ils/elles they ont craint

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

Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past
Person English Conjugation
je I craignais
tu you (informal) craignais
il/elle/on he/she/one craignait
nous we craignions
vous you (formal/plural) craigniez
ils/elles they craignaient

How to Conjugate "craindre" in the Future Tense

Futur simple Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
je I craindrai
tu you (informal) craindras
il/elle/on he/she/one craindra
nous we craindrons
vous you (formal/plural) craindrez
ils/elles they craindront

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

Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions
Person English Conjugation
je I craindrais
tu you (informal) craindrais
il/elle/on he/she/one craindrait
nous we craindrions
vous you (formal/plural) craindriez
ils/elles they craindraient

Frequently Asked Questions About "craindre"

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

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