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perdre

to lose

French Regular
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The French verb "perdre" means "to lose" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "perdre" across all 5 tenses.

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Present Past (completed) Past (ongoing) Future Would (conditional)
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Frequently Asked Questions About "perdre"

Is "perdre" regular or irregular in French?
"Perdre" is a regular French verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "perdre" mean in English?
The French verb "perdre" means "to lose" in English.
How do you conjugate "perdre" in the present tense?
See the full conjugation table above for all forms.
How many tenses does "perdre" have in French?
"Perdre" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).

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